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[Postcard from L. A. to Mr. Will L. Henkle, April 8, 1908]

Postcard from L. A. to Mr. Will L. Henkle, thanking him for sending something, and discussing Texas's pretty landscape. The front of the postcard features a photograph of Holy Angels Academy in Boerne, Texas, a two-story building with wrap-around porches on both stories. There is a small tower extending from the center of the roof of the building, with a cross-shaped spire at the top. There are a few short steps leading up to the first-story porch and the front door to the academy. There are several trees surrounding the building, obscuring much of the second-story.
Date: 1908-04-08~
Creator: A., L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from Alfred Dunhill of London, Inc. To Harris Leon Kempner, April 8, 1960]

Card with letter from Alfred Dunhill of London, Inc. to Harris Leon Kempner acknowledging his his package. And they mention that the article will be repaired at the earliest possible and will cost $3.25.
Date: April 8, 1960
Creator: Alfred Dunhill of London, Inc.
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 from Nolan Boyd to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1961]

Postcard from Mrs. Nolan Boyd to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer expressing her support for a general sales tax and increased taxes on liquor and cigarettes.
Date: May 8, 1961
Creator: Boyd, Nolan
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Henry A. Castle to M. S. King, March 8, 1898]

Postcard from Henry Castle, US Postal Service auditor, to M. S. King, postmaster of Splendora, Texas, informing him of the results of a December 31, 1897 audit.
Date: March 8, 1898
Creator: Castle, Henry A.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Henry A. Castle to M. S. King, September 8, 1898]

Postcard from Henry A. Castle, federal US Post Office auditor to M. S. King, postmaster of Splendora, Texas, detailing the results of an audit that took place on July 30, 1898.
Date: September 8, 1898
Creator: Castle, Henry A.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Pat Dial to D. W. Kempner, August 8, 1955]

Postcard from Pat Dial to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his remittance for football tickets and informing that his tickets will be mailed to him soon.
Date: August 8, 1955
Creator: Dial, Pat
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Helen Duck to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1961]

Postcard from Helen Duck to Truett Latimer saying that they should have more tax on cigarettes and alcoholic beverages.
Date: May 8, 1961
Creator: Duck, Helen
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter, December 8, 1911]

Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter discussing the shipment of Pendexter's new car from the Webb Factory, it should be shipped by the 20th. The photograph on the reverse side shows a group of firemen working to put out a fire; there are large hoses stretched out down the street attached to different auto engines.
Date: December 8, 1911
Creator: Eagan, J. P.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Mrs. Josephine Estes to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1961]

Postcard from Mrs. Josephine Estes to Truett Latimer stating that she is in favor of the general sales tax.
Date: May 8, 1961
Creator: Estes, Mrs. Josephine
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Mrs. Bob Hale to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1961]

Postcard from Mrs. Bob Hale to Truett Latimer asking that he raise the tax on liquor and cigarettes.
Date: May 8, 1961
Creator: Hale, Mrs. Bob
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from Harry and David to Isaac Herbert Kempner, December 8, 1954]

Letter from Harry and David to Isaac Herbert Kempner thanking him for writing them about the box of peaches ordered for Mrs. J. C. Wilson. They mention that it has been shipped on November 27th from Medford, and that deliveries usually take bit longer than expected but if the package has still not arrived, they mention for him to write them back so they'll ask the carrier to account for this shipment.
Date: December 8, 1954
Creator: Harry and David
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from Fred C. Hunter to Harris Leon Kempner, July 8, 1964]

Card with letter from Fred C. Hunter to Harris Leon Kempner requesting him to attend the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Galveston Orphans' Home that's happening on July 13, 1964.
Date: July 8, 1964
Creator: Hunter, Fred C.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Card: Black Art in the Media Exhibition and Black Family Reunion Celebration]

Card inviting the recipient to the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters' events: Black Art in the Media Exhibition and Black Family Reunion Celebration.
Date: September 8, 1989
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, October 8, 1944]

Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents Fred and Frances with a note about ferrying an aircraft. The card is from St. Joseph's, MO, and features a drawing of Jesse James' house with an inset portrait of James.
Date: October 8, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Churchill's in New York City]

Postcard of a busy dining room and balcony in a restaurant. Text on the front of the postcard names the place as "Churchill's" on Broadway and Forty-Ninth streets in New York. A short handwritten message on the back of the postcard sends greetings from M. J. Mayo to Lou Rayburn.
Date: October 8, 1913
Creator: Mayo, M. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Letter from W. J. McKinley to Claude D. White, July 8, 1907]

Letter from W. J. McKinley to Claude D. White. Birdie wrote them a while ago and they never heard from them. They are worried that Claude and them are all sick. The last time they heard from them they were planning on coming to visit. He asks that they write back if they have been sick.
Date: July 8, 1907
Creator: McKinley, W. J.
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Postcard from Beulah McKinney to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1961]

Postcard from Beulah McKinney to Truett Latimer suggesting that the tax on liquor, cigarettes and other non-essientials be raised.
Date: May 8, 1961
Creator: McKinney, Beulah
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Mrs. A. O. Miles to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1961]

Postcard from Mrs. A. O. Miles to Truett Latimer.
Date: May 8, 1961
Creator: Miles, Mrs. A. O.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from Pittman & Davis to Isaac H. Kempner, December 8, 1956]

Postal card from Pittman & Davis to Isaac H. Kempner acknowledging receipt of his order and informing him that it will be shipped on or about the 15th.
Date: December 8, 1956
Creator: Pittman & Davis
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Letter from Euell Rogers to D. W. Kempner, December 8, 1951]

Letter from Euell Rogers to D. W. Kempner thanking him for the "friendly letter and 5.00-check".
Date: December 8, 1951
Creator: Rogers, Euell
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Saint Anthony Catholic Church and Convent]

Postcard of St. Anthony Catholic Church, later St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica, and convent located on Archie, Forsythe, Jefferson, and Wall streets. Printed at the top left of the postcard is "Saint Anthony's Catholic Church and Convent, Beaumont, Texas." On the back of the postcard is printed the following information regarding its creation: "Published by S.H. Kress & Co. Made in the U.S.A." and "A-470." Handwritten on the back of the postcard, "Beaumont Texas Box 39. Have been here two weeks today visiting Verda. Will be here several months write to me and it will be appreciated I can assure you. My love to the children and yourself. All well at home. Obera B." The card is addressed to Mrs. G. A. Taylor 917 Clarendon, St. Louis, Missouri.
Date: February 8, 1913
Creator: S. H. Kress & Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Saks Fifth Avenue to D. W. Kempner, April 8, 1950]

Postcard from Saks Fifth Avenue to D. W. Kempner acknowledging the items he sent to them for exchange.
Date: 1950-04-08?
Creator: Saks Fifth Avenue
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Mrs. Regina Smith to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1961]

Postcard from Mrs. Regina Smith to Truett Latimer stating that she is for better schools to raise funds. She also suggests a sales tax.
Date: May 8, 1916
Creator: Smith, Mrs. Regina
System: The Portal to Texas History