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[Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter, November 18, 1911]

Postcard with a photograph of "Engine Co. 32 Wagon" in St. Louis, Missouri. Eagan writes in his note on the back that "the driver made a special run" for him as he took the picture. The wagon is running down a street in the city with two firemen hanging off of the back end and two others sitting in the driver's seat. Eagan also asks Pendexter if he knows Chief van Toor in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Date: November 18, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from W. B. Johnston to George Pendexter, March 18, 1912]

Postcard from W. B. Johnston to George Pendexter discussing the flood of 1908 and the possibility of another flood in the spring. The photograph on the reverse side shows the Battle Creek Fire Department during the flood of 1908; most of the firemen are holding long oars as they sit on the back of a wagon. The wagon itself is being pulled by two horses and has the title "Fire Department" written on the side; the water level rises around a half a foot on the wheels.
Date: March 18, 1912
Creator: Johnston, W. B.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from B. H. Wilson to George Pendexter, June 18, 1912]

Postcard from B. H. Wilson to George Pendexter regarding more cards he has to send once he prints them; Wilson notes that the truck in the photo is a "ladder truck in the Decoration Day Parade, 1908." The truck is loaded with ladders and has at least four firemen on it, one is seated at the rear, one is standing on the side, and two are seated in the driver's seat while holdings the reins to the horses. The truck also has two small American flags planted on either side of it.
Date: June 18, 1912
Creator: Wilson, B. H.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Class of the Ninth Annual School For Firemen]

Photograph of the class of the 1938 School for Fireman in College Station, Texas. The men are gathered on the steps of a building and some are wearing peaked caps. The text reads, "Ninth Annual School for Fireman, College Station, Texas, July 18-22, 1938, Aggieland Studio."
Date: [1938-07-18..1938-07-22]
Creator: Aggieland Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History