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[Postal Card from American Civil Liberties Union to Harris Leon Kempner, January 12, 1954]
Card with letter from American Civil Liberties Union to Harris Leon Kempner acknowledging his Special Funds contribution of $25.00. They mention that it is the loyal support of the friends that makes Union's work for civil liberties possible.
Date:
January 12, 1954
Creator:
American Civil Liberties Union
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, January 2, 1951]
Letter from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his order of florist supplies.
Date:
January 2, 1951
Creator:
American Florist Supply Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, January 19, 1950]
Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner informing him that they have shipped his order except for an item that has not yet arrived from the factory.
Date:
January 19, 1950
Creator:
American Florist Supply Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Kentucky Poem]
Postcard with a poem entitled "In Kentucky," by James H. Mulligan, with a picture of Colonel Sanders next to it. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says "Dear Helen and all, I received the news today. How are you all taking it by now. Quite a surprise. Winter is here but it is OK. In fact it is nice. There is no snow however but just wait. Am busy enough now and days flick by. Letter from John Hofnogle today. Bro. Woodrow."
Date:
January 1943
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Post Card from John L. Handy Jr. of Bennington College to Harris Leon Kempner, January 21, 1963]
Card with letter from John L. Handy Jr. of Bennington College to Harris Leon Kempner acknowledging the information he sent them about Tracy Harris. He mentions that Kempner's letter will be included in her file to get the attention of the admissions office.
Date:
January 21, 1963
Creator:
Bennington College
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (CBQ) 1955
A photograph postcard showing Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (CBQ) 1955, 2-6-2, leased to Southern Pacific and equipped with Southern Pacific train indicators,Los Angeles, CA.
Date:
January 15, 1942
Creator:
Best, G. M.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Union Pacific (UP) 7018
A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 7018, 4-8-2, Los Angeles, CA.
Date:
January 14, 1940
Creator:
Best, G. M.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from Black, Starr & Gorham to Jeane Kempner, January 7, 1952]
Letter from Black, Starr & Gorham to Jeane Kempner informing her that they will need to see the broken silver in order to determine the best way to fix them. They assure her that they will send a price estimate before beginning repairs.
Date:
January 7, 1952
Creator:
Black, Starr & Gorham
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Card from Breck's of Boston to Daniel W. Kempner, January 19, 1955]
Postal card to Daniel W. Kempner signed by Barry from Breck's of Boston informing Kempner that Breck's no longer carries the type of shears he requested.
Date:
January 19, 1955
Creator:
Breck's of Boston
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Charles B. White & Company to Isaac Herbert Kempner, January 26, 1956]
Card with letter from Charles B. White & Company to Isaac Herbert Kempner mentioning the following: General Crude Oil Company Common Stock Currently Trading 38 bid - 40 asked.
Date:
January 26, 1956
Creator:
Charles B. White & Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Chas. B. White & Co. to Isaac Herbert Kempner, January 16, 1956]
Card with letter from Chas. B. White & Co. to Isaac Herbert Kempner mentioning the following: General Crude Oil Company common stock Currently Trading 35 bid - 36 1/2 asked.
Date:
January 16, 1956
Creator:
Charles B. White and Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Chas. B. White & Co. to Isaac Herbert Kempner, January 4, 1952]
Card with letter from Chas. B. White & Co. to Isaac Herbert Kempner mentioning the following things General Crude Oil Company, Common Stock, Currently Quoted, 46 1/2 Bid - 48 Asked.
Date:
January 4, 1952
Creator:
Chas. B. White & Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Chas B. White & Co. to Isaac Herbert Kempner, January 30, 1962]
Card with letter from Chas B. White & Co. to Isaac Herbert Kempner mentioning that they'll pay $25.00 per share for 500 shares or any part of General Crude Oil company common stock.
Date:
January 30, 1962
Creator:
Chas. B. White & Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Shipyard in Beaumont]
Postcard of a shipyard in Beaumont in the early 1900s, likely the Beaumont Shipyard Company. Seen on the left of the postcard is a ship with at least four men on and around the ship. On the ship appears to be written "...Beaumont." Printed at the top left of the postcard is "Ship Yard, Beaumont, Tex." Printed on the back of the postcard is the following information regarding the postcard's creation: "Made in Germany. D.J. Hicks, Importer and Publisher, Beaumont, Texas" and "122771." Handwritten on the back of the postcard, "Mary Lou - What are you all doing today - am sending you mama's slippers. had to wait for letter - did not have any things in small - we are all having a fine time - am exfectin a letter from you all ." The card is addressed to Miss Mary Lou Ginndy Goldthwaite, Tex.
Date:
January 21, 1908
Creator:
D. J. Hicks
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Blackwell Sanitarium and Clnic]
Postcard of Blackwell Sanitarium and Clinic in Gorman, Texas. The image is an illustration depicting a a red, four-story brick building from the front. The correspondence on the back contains the name, "Mrs. Hazel Decker," an address, and appears to be an entry for the 1959 showcase of The Price is Right.
Date:
January 7, 1959
Creator:
Decker, Hazel
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey Eleanor, January 13, 1943]
Postcard from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon about aviation and Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Date:
January 12, 1943
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, January 4, 1943]
Postcard from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing the "Creeping J" and telling her to write back if she doesn't remember him.
Date:
January 4, 1943
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter, January 2, 1912]
Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter concerning Eagan's time spent with a fireman from Muskogee, Oklahoma and the opening of a new fire house in St. Louis: "#52 Auto Engine #18 Auto Truck." The photograph on the reverse side shows a group of firemen "making a quick hitch after open run in Court of Honor. Oct. 8, 1909." This team of firemen and their wagon are surrounded by a large crowd of people and patriotic decorations all around.
Date:
January 2, 1912
Creator:
Eagan, J. P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter, January 2, 1913]
Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter discussing the building on the reverse picture, Eagan says: "This is where three people were burned and 15 injured Nov. 1st 1912 a servant girl set fire to the place." The photograph shows a crowd of people standing outside the main entrance to the Berlin Hotel as they wait to return back to their rooms after the fire.
Date:
January 2, 1913
Creator:
Eagan, J. P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter, January 17, 1912]
Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter with a note talking about having to fight a large fire in 15-degrees below zero weather. He notes that the fire chief, van Toor, is sick but that Pendexter should hear from him shortly. The photograph on the reverse side of the card shows the crew of the "#32 Hose Wagon" in St. Louis, Missouri. There are six firemen in the photograph, all are standing or sitting on the wagon; the wagon itself is equipped with a large water cannon mounted towards the front.
Date:
January 17, 1912
Creator:
Eagan, J. P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter, January 25, 1912]
Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter describing the vehicle in the reverse-side picture; according to Eagan the vehicle and crew are apart of the #2 Salvage Corps in St. Louis. The photograph shows a fireman sitting on top of the horse-drawn fire wagon with an alarm bell behind him and a ladder in the bed. This wagon takes too horses to pull it and it has an inscription on the side that reads "Salvage Corps No. 2."
Date:
January 25, 1912
Creator:
Eagan, J. P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter, January 25, 1912]
Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter describing the fire he had been fighting at a building at "Broadway and Cass Ave." The photograph shows the "#12 Engine" fighting the fire taking place at an auto store. There is snow on the streets as Eagan notes the weather is cold and foggy.
Date:
January 25, 1912
Creator:
Eagan, J. P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Dave Farmer to Truett Latimer, January 12, 1961]
Postcard from Dave Farmer to Truett Latimer in support of an upcoming barber bill.
Date:
January 12, 1961
Creator:
Farmer, Dave
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner, January 5, 1951]
Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner informing her that her dress has been received for cleaning and assuring her that they will return it as soon as possible.
Date:
January 5, 1951
Creator:
Fishburn Cleaners
System:
The Portal to Texas History