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Rosenberg Library
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Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site
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Harrison County Historical Museum
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Rescuing Texas History, 2015
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The Mexican Revolution on the Border: Primary Sources from El Paso
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Personal Papers (MS 80-0002)
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Folder 4: Memorial Program, Birthday Invitation, Articles, Correspondence, Postcards
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[Postcard of Public School Building in Marlin, Texas]
Postcard of the Public School Building in Marlin, Texas. A crowd of individuals poses in front of the building. Text in the bottom left-hand corner of the front of the card reads "Allen's City Drug Store." A handwritten message on the back of the car reads: "Did not fail to post the letter. Now it's up to me. Shirley." The card is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date:
October 29, 1908
Creator:
Allen's City Drug Store
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from American Jewish Historical Society to Isaac H. Kempner, October 17, 1950]
Postcard from the American Jewish Historical Society to Isaac H. Kempner informing him their 49th annual meeting will be held on February 10, 1951.
Date:
October 17, 1950
Creator:
American Jewish Historical Society
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard: The Spirit of African-American Life and Culture]
Postcard advertising the Jubilations and Celebrations art gallery presented by Barnes-Blackman Galleries. On the back on the card, the hours for the reception, gallery, and workshops are listed.
Date:
October 1991
Creator:
Barnes-Blackman Galleries
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Spring Lake Park Swimming Pool]
Postcard of Spring Lake Park Swimming Pool in Waco Texas. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard says "Dear Mother, We are having nice weather. I am feeling all right. Have been in Hamilton since arriving in Texas. Will be traveling around some next week. Sam."
Date:
October 19, 1918
Creator:
Brown, Sam
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Rose Chamberlin to Junia Roberts Osterhout, October 27, 1908]
Postcard from Rose Chamberlin to Junia Roberts Osterhout. The front has four photos. The first depicts two men on horses and one of the horses is at the start of a jump. In the second photo, there's one man on a horse galloping. The third has two men on horses and one of the men appears to be getting up to stand on his. In the corner, there's a small circular photo of a man on a horse as it is jumping. All of the scenes in the photos are in a prairie setting. On the bottom of the front and back, Rose wrote about school buildings that were being built, an upcoming fair, and other small bits of news.
Date:
October 27, 1908
Creator:
Chamberlin, Rose
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Rose Chamberlin to Ora Osterhout, October 7, 1908]
Postcard from Rose Chamberlin to Ora Osterhout. The photo on the card depicts a horse, a cow, and a man. The cow has a rope around one of its horns and the other end is tied to the saddle on the horse. The man is standing with one foot on the cow and both hands in the air. He is wearing a cowboy hat, a shirt over a white one, pants, and dark boots. The scene is in the middle of a prairie. On the bottom of the front and the back, Rose wrote bits of local news.
Date:
October 7, 1908
Creator:
Chamberlin, Rose
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Republic National Bank Building in Dallas]
Postcard of the Republic National Bank building in Dallas, Texas. The back of the postcard includes a note from B. Conlin telling of her travels, addressed to Mrs. Edward Bartley.
Date:
October 5, 1960
Creator:
Conlin, B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Robert B. Cruz to John J. Herrera - 1950-10-23]
Postcard from Robert B. Cruz to John J. Herrera dated October 23, 1950. This postcard grants Herrera permission to have the Regional LULAC Convention in Houston and asks for possible dates for the convention.
Date:
October 23, 1950
Creator:
Cruz, Robert B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Robert B. Cruz to John J. Herrera - 1950-10-23]
Postcard from Robert B. Cruz to John J. Herrera dated October 23, 1950. This postcard grants Herrera permission to have the Regional LULAC Convention in Houston and asks for possible dates for the convention.
Date:
October 23, 1950
Creator:
Cruz, Robert B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Beaumont Country Club]
Postcard of of the Beaumont County Club house with pier and boathouse in the foreground. The Beaumont Country Club was formed in 1906 on a hill overlooking the Neches River on a hundred acres of land. Printed at the top left of the postcard is "Country Club House, BEAUMONT, Texas." Printed on the back of the postcard is the following information related to the postcard's creation: "Made in Germany. D.J. Hicks, Importer and Publisher, Beaumont, Texas" and "G.A.P.C.M. Co., N.Y." Handwritten on the back of the postcard, "Dear Julia - This is Sunday and we are busy as ever. I will write a letter tomorrow Hoping this will find you well and happy Mamma." The card is addressed to Mrs. Julia Stafford, Meridian Mississippi (Meridian Norman's College).
Date:
October 18, 1909
Creator:
D. J. Hicks
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 Oriental Hotel in Dallas]
Postcard of a six story hotel with a domed tower roof and an electric trolley car running in front of the building. The note on the back is illegible but for the signature - "Love to all, Maura." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Beaumont, Tex 1906 McFaddin Ave."
Date:
October 29, 1907
Creator:
Davidson Brothers
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the First Presbyterian Church of Waco]
Postcard of the First Presbyterian Church of Waco. There is typed text on the back from Rev. Charles T. Caldwell to the Misses Burton reminding them of the church's anniversary service on the following Sunday.
Date:
October 22, 1908
Creator:
Dodson, Wesley Clark
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. B. Meyrowitz to D. W. Kempner, October 18, 1949]
Letter from E. B. Meyrowitz to D. W. Kempner informing him that they have received his recording barometer and letter. They assure him that they will follow up as soon as they have an estimate on the repair cost.
Date:
October 18, 1949
Creator:
E. B. Meyrowitz
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter, October 17, 1911]
Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter with a note describing the photograph on the reverse side: "This is the test of Webbs Piston Pump auto in front of #32 house St. Louis." The photo shows firemen working with two different hoses shooting water into the air; there is also an advertisement in the background that reads: "Bull Durham."
Date:
October 17, 1911
Creator:
Eagan, J. P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Ann Farman to Junia Roberts Osterhout, October 28, 1879]
A postcard from Ann Farman to her sister, Junia Roberts Osterhout, expressing Ann's desire to see Junia before she returns home. She told Junia she could not visit yet because her mother was feeling ill and she was disappointed that Junia could not visit.
Date:
October 28, 1879
Creator:
Farman, Ann
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Card from Fishburn Cleaners to D. W. Kempner, October 13, 1948]
Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to D. W. Kempner informing him that his ties were received for cleaning and assuring him that they will be returned as soon as possible.
Date:
October 13, 1948
Creator:
Fishburn Cleaners
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
[Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner, October 12, 1949]
Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner informing her that her dresses have arrived. They also state the cost of cleaning(?) different garments.
Date:
October 12, 1949
Creator:
Fishburn Cleaners
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Franklin & Co. to Harris L. Kempner, October 5, 1962]
Card from Franlin & Co. to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the sale of Imperial Sugar Co. shares.
Date:
October 5, 1962
Creator:
Franklin & Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Franklin & Co. to Harris L. Kempner, October 9, 1962]
Postal card sent by Franklin & Co. to Harris Leon Kempner regarding Imperial Sugar Co. stocks he wanted to buy that are no longer available.
Date:
October 9, 1962
Creator:
Franklin & Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Card from George H. Mellen Co. to D. W. Kempner, October 22, 1948]
Letter from George H. Mellen, Co. to D. W. Kempner advising him that they do not have any "Maidenhair or large leaf Farleynse Ferns".
Date:
October 22, 1948
Creator:
George H. Mellen, Company
System:
The Portal to Texas 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