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[Postcard Showing Harry Bahl with a Group of Friends at Galveston,
Postcard to Mamie Collins in Waco, Texas with a photograph of Harry Bahl posing with a group of friends in bathing suits at Galveston Beach in Galveston, Texas, Bahl is the second person from the right; the note on the front of the card says: "Baby, Ever seen this likeness before? Having a time here but am very careful."
Date:
190u-08-05
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard with a Photograph of Laurene Adele McConnell]
Postcard with a photograph of Laurene Adele "Dell" McConnell in a ballerina outfit. She is standing next to a large bouquet of flowers and holding her dress out with her right hand. The back of the photograph has a note that reads: "Laurene Adele "Dell" McConnell, father - James Baugh."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Stauts
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard with a Photo of John Philip Bahl and Elmer Wheatly]
Postcard with a photograph of Elmer Josephine Wheatly standing on a stool next to John Philip Bahl; there is a note on the back of the card that reads: "Grandfather Philip Bahl Granddaughter Elmer Wheatly." Bahl is wearing a nice suit and Wheatly is wearing a dress with a pointed hat on her head.
Date:
[1917..1919]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Showing Elmer Josephine Wheatly Holding an Umbrella]
Postcard showing a portrait made of Elmer Josephine Wheatly (Dolly) holding an umbrella while wearing a long white gown and black shoes.
Date:
1916~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mayme Bahl to Mrs. Elmer Wheatly, August 13, 1910]
Postcard from Mayme Bahl to Mrs. Elmer Wheatly with a photograph of herself on the front side of the card in which she is wearing a large hat and dress. There is a note from Bahl on the reverse side of the card that reads: "Isn't this awful I just want you to see how good looking I'm getting I really don't look as bad."
Date:
August 13, 1910
Creator:
Bahl, Mary Florence
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Series, Part 6: Damnation]
Postcard from Rose Collins to Harry Bahl with an illustration of a man looking surprised as a woman with an umbrella turns around. This card is the sixth card in a series of six cards sent by Rose to Harry.
Date:
July 18, 1910
Creator:
Collins, Rose
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Series, Part 5: Appropriation]
Postcard from Rose Collins to Harry Bahl with an illustration of a man holding the waist of a woman holding an umbrella. This card is the fifth card in a set of six and has the title "Appropriation" printed at the bottom. There is a note on the back of the card that reads: "Your better half is getting fat, but she will have to stay a couple of months to do her any good."
Date:
July 16, 1910
Creator:
Collins, Rose
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Series, Part 4: Relaxation]
Postcard from Rose Collins to Harry Bahl with an illustration of a man hugging a woman under an umbrella. This card is the fourth card in a series of six total cards, entitled "Relaxation." The note on the back of the card reads: "but then she has only been here two days and I feel sure there will be more. If you cant pay the damages I'll take it out in board at some distant date."
Date:
July 14, 1910
Creator:
Collins, Rose
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Series, Part 3: Temptation]
Postcard from Rose Collins to Harry Bahl, concerning accidents taking place at her house in Nebraska. The photograph on the card shows a man peaking under a woman's umbrella. This card is the third card in a set of six sent by Rose to Harry and is entitled "Temptation." The back of the card has a note that reads: "had several minor mishaps, such as stepping on the baby and knocking her down occasionally and about taking the wheel off her go-cart."
Date:
July 13, 1910
Creator:
Collins, Rose
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Series, Part 2: Anticipation]
Postcard from Rose Collins to Harry Bahl with an illustration of a man peaking under a woman's umbrella; this card, entitle "Anticipation," is part of a six-card series. The note on the back describes the actions taking place at Rose's home: "Then at supper she spilled half a pint of cream and then started to fix a window shade, and, needless to say fixed it."
Date:
July 12, 1910
Creator:
Collins, Rose
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Series, Part 1: Sensation]
Postcard one of a set of six entitled "Sensation" with a photograph of a man reaching for a woman's umbrella. The note on the back of the card reads: "Dear Harry. Before your fran had been here twenty four hours she started killing flies and broke my cream pitcher..."
Date:
July 11, 1910
Creator:
Collins, Rose
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Showing Harry and Mayme Bahl in Swim Suits at the Beach]
Postcard showing John Philip Herlin Bahl (Harry) and Mary Florence Bahl (Mamie) sitting at the beach in their bathing suits, there is a sail boat in the distance behind the couple.
Date:
1910~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard with a Photo of Harry and Mayme Bahl]
Postcard from Harry and Mayme Bahl in San Antonio, Texas to Mayme's sister in Central City, Nebraska. The note on the back discusses their having received a present with more things coming. The photograph on the other side shows Harry and Mayme posing behind a fake boat and wearing nice clothes and hats.
Date:
June 5, 1909
Creator:
Bahl, Mary Florence
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Addressed to Mamie Collins, April 21, 1909]
Postcard showing the "Live Stock Exchange" building in Fort Worth, Texas; off to the left is a building with "Armour & Company" written on the side. The note on the photo says: "I have had a good time fishing since I [] up here." On the reverse side there is a not that reads: "Dear little Mayme, Howdy-do, how is [] and Kay, is she true to cotton? We see you in three days."
Date:
April 21, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Leda Bahl to Mayme Collins, March 8, 1909]
Postcard from Leda Bahl to Mayme Collins in Waco, Texas with a tinted photograph of Buffalo Bayou in Houston, Texas; the photograph shows four boats tied next to one another across the bayou. There is a note on the back of the card that reads: "Dear Mayme, arrived all [] and having a fine time just got home been seeing the drill it was just fine..."
Date:
March 8, 1909
Creator:
Bahl, Leda
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard with an Illustrated Photograph of a Houston Church]
Postcard with an illustrated photograph of the Annunciation Church in Houston, Texas; this church has a tall tower on the corner. The note on the back of the photograph reads: "Hello Miss Mamye I am having a fine time, take good care of [] Harry with love from Katharine Wheatly."
Date:
March 8, 1909
Creator:
Wheatly, Katharine
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Addressed to Mamie Collins, February 13, 1909]
Valentine's Day postcard addressed to Mamie Collins in Waco, Texas with an illustration of a girl dressed in a flowery outfit and the caption "My Heart's Gift" printed to the right of her. Other decorations on the card include, bows, flowers, ribbons, etc.
Date:
February 13, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Birthday Postcard from Oscar Hessdoerfer to John Philip Herlin Bahl, December 26, 1908]
Birthday postcard sent to John Philip Herlin Bahl (Harry) from his cousin Oscar Hessdoerfer with an illustration of two doves flying by a gold birdhouse. The note on the back of the card says: "With heartiest wishes for a bright and prosperous future."
Date:
December 26, 1908
Creator:
Hessdoerfer, Oscar
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas Postcard to John Philip Herlin Bahl from Oscar Hessdoerfer, December 23, 1908]
Postcard from Oscar Hessdoerfer to John Philip Herlin Bahl with an illustration of a Christmas scene including a snowing house, a cross, and snowy garland in the foreground.
Date:
December 23, 1908
Creator:
Hessdoerfer, Oscar
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Leda Bahl to Mayme Collins, December 22, 1908]
Postcard addressed to Mayme Collins in Central City, Nebraska from Leda Bahl with a Christmas illustration printed on the front. The picture on the front is of a bell decorated with Christmas decorations all around it, and "A Merry Christmas" printed below it. There is a note on the reverse side of the card from Leda that reads: "Guessing you are glad that the time is almost here for you to come home you said you were anxious to see Harry's house. You ought to see Harry's dog. I told you Harry he thought more of the dog than he does of his sisters. Mayme wish you all a merry Xmas."
Date:
December 22, 1908
Creator:
Bahl, Leda
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Thanksgiving Postcard Addressed to Mamie Collins from Leda Bahl, November 25, 1908]
Thanksgiving postcard sent to Mamie Collins from Leda Bahl with an illustration of a turkey pulling a cart with a chef riding on a pumpkin and holding a large knife and fork. There is a lengthy note written on the back of the card from Bahl that reads, in part: "Wish it was mine or I had one like it. Harry is always taking somebody there to..."
Date:
November 25, 1908
Creator:
Bahl, Leda
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Thanksgiving Postcard to Mamie Collins from Katharine E. Wheatly, November 24, 1908]
Postcard to Mamie Collins in Central City, Nebraska from Katharine E. Wheatly with an illustration of a large turkey on the front and the caption "I wonder why they are feeding me so lately" printed at the bottom. There is a note from Wheatly on the reverse side that reads: "Dea Miss Mamie, I received all of the pretty little dollies and also the postal, I was sure glad to see you thought of me. I am well again now. How are you? Also how is your sister?"
Date:
November 24, 1908
Creator:
Wheatly, Katharine E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Illustrated Song Postcard, "Go on Smiling": Part 4]
Postcard addressed to Mamie Collins in Central City, Nebraska, and is the last of four romance cards sent to Mamie. The photograph shows a man and a woman leaning against a stone wall, the woman is wearing a white dress and the man is wearing a suit; the caption on the bottom of the photograph reads: "Promise in your eyes I find find my sunshine Go on smiling dear." There is a note on the back of the card that says: "Do you promise?"
Date:
October 24, 1908
Creator:
Scott & Van Altena
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Illustrated Song Postcard, "Go on Smiling": Part 3]
Postcard addressed to Mamie Collins in Central City, Nebraska, and is the third card in a set of four romance cards. The photograph on the front of the card shows a man and a woman standing next to a creek, the woman is wearing a white dress and the man a suit and hat; the caption underneath reads: "Tho' the way seems dark and weary, do be cheery for I always will be near." There is a note on the back of the card that reads: "This is the way it seems only you are not near."
Date:
October 23, 1908
Creator:
Scott & Van Altena
System:
The Portal to Texas History