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[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 from Mrs. Davis to Miss Sandy Davis, July 13, 1956]

Postcard from Mrs. Davis to her daughter, Sandy Davis, writing to say Sandy's father brought back fish like the one on the front of the postcard from his trip, and that they will be attending an aunt's funeral in town. The front of the postcard features an altered, novelty photograph of a large fish on a flat bed truck. The truck is parked in the driveway in front of a tall, wood-sided building (partially visible to the left). The bottom of the front of the postcard reads, "Had a hard time landing this one!"
Date: July 13, 1956
Creator: Davis, Mrs.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (RI) 2613 & 2686 on "Memphis Californian"

A photograph postcard showing the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (RI) 2613 & 2686, 2-8-2's, westbound on "Memphis Californian", topping hill east of Elk City, OK, 91 cars, 45 mph.
Date: July 13, 1947
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (RI) 2647

A photograph postcard showing the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (RI) 2647, 2-8-2, climbing grade eastbound from Elk City, OK, 24 cars, 20 mph.
Date: July 13, 1947
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (RI) 2647

A photograph postcard showing the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (CRIP, RI, or ROCK) 2647, 2-8-2, climbing grade east from Elk City, OK, in Western Oklahoma, 29 cars, 20 mph.
Date: July 13, 1947
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (RI) 2684

A photograph postcard showing the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (CRIP, RI, or ROCK) 2684, 2-8-2, climbing grade eastbound from Elk City, OK, 31 cars, 20 mph. (This track is now Farm Rail.)
Date: July 13, 1947
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (RI) 2684

A photograph postcard showing the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (CRIP, RI, or ROCK) 2684, 2-8-2, climbing grade eastbound from Elk City, OK, 31 cars, 20 mph.
Date: July 13, 1947
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT) "Katy" 531

A photograph postcard showing the Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT) "Katy" 531, 2-6-0, at Elk City, OK, 51 cars, 30 mph.
Date: July 13, 1947
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT) "Katy" 531 & 510

A photograph postcard showing the Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT) "Katy" 531 and 510, both 2-6-0, on northbound freight, approaching Elk City, OK, 51 cars, 30 mph.
Date: July 13, 1947
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe 11 on "Chicagoan"

A photograph postcard showing the Santa Fe 11, 14, 3 unit diesel, running northbound on No. 12, "Chicagoan", between Marland and White Eagle, OK
Date: July 13, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Postcard from J. C. Haller to Truett Latimer, July 13, 1961]

Postcard from J. C. Haller to Truett Latimer asking him to oppose a bill that would allow dentists from the army and other states to practice in Texas.
Date: July 13, 1961
Creator: Haller, J. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 456

A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 456, 2-8-2, narrow gauge, Montrose, CO.
Date: July 13, 1946
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 9058

A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 9058, 4-12-2, on westbound freight extra, west of Cooper Lake, Wy, 60 cars, 40 mph.
Date: July 13, 1941
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Postcard from Henry W. Woodward to George Pendexter, July, 1912]

Postcard from Henry Woodward to George Pendexter describing the fire engine in the picture on the back. The photo shows a fire engine with a water hose wound up in the center and another one pointed in the air. The men of the Winchester Park Fire Station are sitting on the truck, two in the front, and five in the back.
Date: July 13, 1912
Creator: Woodward, Henry W.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Sally to Miss Sandy Davis, July 13, 1956]

Postcard from Sally to Miss Sandy Davis, writing to let her know that "the boys" are home and asking when Miss Davis is coming home. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a young woman standing in the middle of a cavern with high ceilings, and many stalactites and stalagmites. The young woman is standing between two tall rock formations, leaning with her right elbow against one of them. The cave extends further back, but the rest of it is hidden by rock formations.
Date: July 13, 1956
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Burning Oil Field, Humble, Texas]

Postcard of a burning oil field near Houston, Texas. A large wall of smoke covers the background behind a fenced area. In the distance, people are observing the scene near the fence
Date: July 13, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard to Miss Sandy Davis, July 13, 1956]

Postcard of a large cavernous area in Boerne, Texas, with large stalagmites. A woman in a blouse and trousers leans her back against one of the stalagmites. The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Sandy Davis, with "Guess Who?" written in as the sender. Instead of a message, there is a large scribble in red ink.
Date: 1956-07-13~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History