Resource Type

[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

[Texas and Pacific Railway Hospital]

Postcard of the grounds and building of Texas and Pacific Railway Hospital in Marshall, Texas. The building is a yellow, two-story building, framed by large trees. "Texas and Pacific Railway Hospital, Marshall, Texas" is printed in the lower left corner of the image. The correspondence is addressed to "[Mrs.] Haus Wolter" and speaks about the writer's plans and the weather.
Date: January 24, 1957
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from Harper's Magazine to D. W. Kempner, January 13, 1955]

Postal card from Harper's Magazine to D. W. Kempner confirming that his two subscriptions have been merged and that his subscription will expire in December of 1957.
Date: January 13, 1955
Creator: Harper's Magazine
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the Reliable Shirt Repairing Company to D. W. Kempner, January 15, 1954]

Postcard from the Reliable Shirt Repairing Company to D. W. Kempner confirming that they will be able to do the shirt repair work he requested.
Date: January 15, 1954
Creator: Reliable Shirt Repairing Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[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

[Return Receipt Card for D. W. Kempner, January 11, 1954]

Return receipt card from the Post Office Department returned to D. W. Kempner for registered article No. 21601 delivered on January 11, 1954.
Date: January 11, 1954
Creator: United States. Post Office Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Return Receipt Card for Harris Leon Kempner, January 29, 1953]

Return receipt card from the Post Office Department returned to Harris Leon Kempner for registered article No. 21524.
Date: January 29, 1953
Creator: United States. Post Office Department
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Letter from Lord & Taylor, January 13, 1953]

Letter from Lord & Taylor stating a check is enclosed that covers the credit balance of $26.67 opened under the recipient's name.
Date: January 13, 1953
Creator: Lord & Taylor
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Card from Liberty Music Shops, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, January 29, 1952]

Postal card from Liberty Music Shops, Inc. to D. W. Kempner thanking him for his order and letting him know that it has shipped.
Date: January 29, 1952, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: Liberty Music Shops, Incorporated
System: The Portal to Texas 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

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, January 5, 1945]

Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing recent travels and attempting to find a place to work following the disbandment of the WASP. The postcard features a color image of several civilians and servicemen departing an American Airlines aircraft.
Date: January 5, 1945
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, January 4, 1945]

Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing recent correspondence and getting a job with the Red Cross. The postcard features an image of clouds from an airliner window, flanked by curtains.
Date: January 4, 1945
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, January 3, 1945]

Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing preparing for her interview with the Red Cross and visiting the Russian embassy. The postcard features an image of a silver DC-3 with red trim in flight.
Date: January 3, 1945
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Fire at the Equitable Building, New York]

Postcard of the New York Fire Department extinguishing a fire at the Equitable Building. The fire department is using multiple hoses to spray a wide area on the building. Shelves of ice have formed on the side of the building. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "5 alarms followed by the 2-7. Call. (6 alarms more, 11 alarms in all.)"
Date: January 9, 1912
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Fire FIghters Extinguishing a Fire]

Postcard of a fire department using hoses to extinguish a burning building. Smoke obscures most of the background. The water from the hoses has frozen onto the ground and the fire engine on the left.
Date: January 9, 1912
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard with a Photograph of a Fire Engine by a Bank]

Postcard with a photograph of an older steamer engine parked outside of "Bamberger Bros. Bankers and Brokers." The note on the back of the photo says this "Engine Co. 7" in New York. There are four firemen standing behind the steamer while the building behind them is covered in ice.
Date: January 9, 1912
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Lounge of Prince George Hotel]

Postcard of a wood paneled room with a chandelier hanging from the ceiling over the blue seated chairs and a tiger pelt on the floor. The scene is described as " "The Lounge," 28th St. Entrance Prince George Hotel 27th - 28th Streets, between Fifth and Madison Avenue New York City." The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: January 13, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History