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Convention Hall and Opera House

Photograph of a postcard of the Convention Hall and Opera House, Geary, OK, postmarked October 6, 1908.
Date: October 6, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Postcard to Mrs. Fritz Adler, October 6, 1920]

Postcard to Mrs. Fritz Adler in San Antonio, Texas. The front of the postcard features a photograph (colored in with ink) of a young woman with dark hair, wearing a hat and an old-fashioned dress, standing on the right bank of a small stream. The stream is situated in a wooded area, which opens up into a clearing further upstream. The young woman is holding an umbrella, resting it on the rocky bank.
Date: October 6, 1920
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Magnolia Cemetery]

Postcard of Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont with gate that says "Magnolia Cemetery." Printed at the top is "Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont, Texas." Printed on the back of the postcard is the following information regarding the postcard's creation: "9744."
Date: October 6, 1915
Creator: D. J. Hicks Book Store
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Two Cape Henry Lighthouses]

Postcard of two lighthouses against the night sky near the ocean. The message on the back reads, "Spent today at Ocean View, Cold Point and took in food morrow, most interesting to see all the peace bull roar . Wish you could have been with me Auntie Curley." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: October 6, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Woman's Profile in Charcoal]

Postcard of a woman wearing her hair curled up in a bun, held by a headband, sketched at the profile with flowers attached to her dress. The back of the postcard asks a question, "Who is Jack? H. H. 10-6-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D.C. Gunston Hall."
Date: October 6, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Arrival of Natural Gas in Marshall from Caddo Field May 24, 1909

Color tinted halftone postcard of the arrival of natural gas in Marshall, Texas, from Caddo Field. It is a dramatic nighttime view of a crowd standing in front of the Harrison County courthouse looking at a large flame atop a high gas standpipe anchored by wires to the ground. The caption at the bottom of the image describes the event: "Arrival of natural gas in Marshall from Caddo Field, May 24, 1909. Length of pipe line 25 miles, pressure 185 pounds. Marshall Gas Co., Marshall, Texas. Parker-Corti Photo." The postmark on the back is dated 1909, and the writer claims to have been among the crowd in the image. It is addressed to Mrs. John T. Gose, Shelbina, Missouri. Printed on the left edge of the back: "Made by Chilton Printing Co., Phila., Pa., U.S.A.
Date: October 6, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Card from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner, October 6, 1948]

Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner informing her that her ladies suit has been received for dyeing.
Date: October 6, 1948
Creator: Fishburn Cleaners
System: The Portal to Texas History

Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (RI) Streamliner 630 on "The Imperial"

A photograph postcard showing the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (CRIP, RI, or ROCK) 630, 4-6-2, diesel streamliner (A + B units) on passenger train No. 39, "The Imperial", west of Dalhart, TX, 14 cars, 60 mph.
Date: October 6, 1947
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (RI) Streamliners 99 & 95

A photograph postcard showing the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (CRIP, RI, or ROCK) diesel streamliners 99 & 95 (A-B-A unit) on westbound freight train near Romero. TX, 81 cars, 50 mph.
Date: October 6, 1947
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 3938

A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 3938, 4-6-6-4, on eastbound freight extra, leaving Los Angeles, CA, 35 cars, 50 mph.
Date: October 6, 1940
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (RI) 99-95

A photograph postcard showing the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (CRIP, RI, or ROCK) 99-95 diesel, westbound near Romero, TX, 81 cars.
Date: October 6, 1947
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (RI) 630 on "Imperial"

A photograph postcard showing the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (CRIP, RI, or ROCK) 630, diesel, on No. 39, "Imperial" near Rehm, TX, 14 cars.
Date: October 6, 1947
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Ft. Worth & Denver (FWD) 407

A photograph postcard showing the Ft. Worth & Denver (FWD) 407, 2-8-2, eastbound leaving Dalhart, TX, 31 cars.
Date: October 6, 1947
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (RI) 3030

A photograph postcard showing the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (CRIP, RI, or ROCK) 3030, 2-10-2, westbound leaving Dalhart, TX, 58 cars.
Date: October 6, 1947
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 5001

A photograph postcard showing the Santa Fe (ATSF) 5001, 2-10-4, westbound near Folsom, TX, 108 cars, 40 mph. Plains Division
Date: October 6, 1947
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 5013

A photograph postcard showing the Santa Fe (ATSF) 5013, 2-10-4, westbound near Folsom, TX, 98 cars, 35 mph. Plains Division
Date: October 6, 1947
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 5013

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 5013, 2-10-4, westbound east of Amarillo, TX, 98 cars, 35 mph
Date: October 6, 1947
Creator: Krambeck, J. Wesley
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History