Resource Type

[Postcard Showing the Causeway at Port Lavaca]

Postcard showing the opening of the causeway at Port Lavaca. In the photograph there are multiple military trucks traveling in either direction on the bridge.
Date: July 14, 1944
Creator: Hill
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Jesse to John J. Herrera - July 26, 1944]

Postcard from Jesse to John J. Herrera. Postcard features an image of the United States Supreme Court Building on Capitol Hill. Caption on the front of the postcard reads: "U. S. Supreme Court, Showing Library of Congress, Washington, D.C."
Date: July 26, 1944
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Cooley's Gardens to D. W. Kempner, July 5, 1949]

Postcard from Cooley's Gardens to D. W. Kempner informing him that his order has been received and booked for shipment in August.
Date: July 5, 1949
Creator: Cooley's Gardens
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from W. G. Farrier Orchards to D. W. Kempner, July 20, 1949]

Postcard from W. G. Farrier Orchards to D. W. Kempner informing him that they have shipped the peaches he ordered.
Date: July 20, 1949
Creator: W. G. Farrier Orchards
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Hotel Raleigh Interior]

Postcard of the Pall Mall Room and Cocktail Lounge in the Hotel Raleigh in Washington D.C. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Sun Morn. Howdy- you see you are cutting down on the use of writing paper therefore I return the same. This time we made the grade of getting a place to stay. The card shows the lobby. Last night we took a boat ride up or down the Potomac. It is now 8:40 and we plan on going to see the monuments etc. This hotel is quite nice but rather old. So long. Woodrow."
Date: July 1942
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Cartoon Couple]

Postcard of a cartoon man and woman with a car near a sign, "Bill's Gas Station 5 mi.," with text that says "What was a lucky break in courting days - is now just another pain in the neck!" A handwritten note addressed to Miss Hellen Aten says "Hello Hellen, I'm doing fine you know me only I miss all my boy friends I would would I. Boy it sure is hot here. But is sure is some grand place here will hate to go back to [?]. Katherine."
Date: July 1944
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Terra-Cotta Tourist Court and Hotel, Arkadelphia, Arkansas]

Postcard of a row of white buildings next to a road, with text that says "Terra-Cota Tourist Court and Hotel, At Junction of U.S. 67 and State No. 7, 4 Miles North of Arkadelphia, Ark." A handwritten note addressed to Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Barkeley says "Dear Helen & all- Arrived safely at 2/38 3 July, had a nice trip. The weather we relatively cool and had on partial flap - a small nail. Drove 133 miles the first day- Woodrow."
Date: July 4, 1944
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Man and Alligators]

Postcard of a man kneeling and praying, while alligators approach from behind, with the text of "Darky's Prayer, Florida" included. A handwritten note addressed to Mrs. Clara Aten & Family from Nevin E. Hermsinger says "Hello all: I received your card sometime ago, sorry I didn't get out while I was home, there were a lot of places I wanted to go but didn't get there. Well, maybe we'll have Hitler where the negro on the other side is pretty soon (we hope). I had a swell time while I was home, only wish I could of stayed longer, but uncle Sam said no. Hope you are all well, as I am O.K. It's awful warm here, you should have some of this weather up there to make hay. Write when you can. Nevin."
Date: July 18, 1943
Creator: Hermsinger, Nevin E.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Woman on Bicycle]

Postcard of a woman in a red dress and stockings riding a red bike, with the caption "Free-Wheeling." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard, addressed to Miss Helen Aten in Bloomsburg, PA from Fort Hamilton, says "See many sights like this here in N.Y. Ted."
Date: July 30, 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Church Home and Infirmary in Baltimore]

Postcard of a large brick complex with a blue roof, described as "The Church Home and Infirmary of the City of Baltimore, MD." The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs Jeardel E. Jeard 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: July 6, 1941
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Julia Perry to Jeane Kempner, July 10, 1944]

Letter from Julia Perry to Jeane Kempner, asking whether a report she sent her had arrived and saying that they would get to work on Kempner's surgical dressings project.
Date: July 10, 1944
Creator: Perry, Julia
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Letter from Wizard Weavers to Jeane Kempner, July 8, 1944]

Letter from Wizard Weavers to Jeane Kempner informing her that her blanket will be sent back to her next week.
Date: July 8, 1944
Creator: Wizard Weavers
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, July 4, 1944]

Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents Fred and Frances discussing flying to Kansas City to ferry a P-51. The postcard features a color drawing of the Hotel Continental in Kansas City, MO.
Date: July 4, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, July 18, 1943~]

Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing her arrival in Orlando for a training course. The postcard features an image of clouds through a window surrounded by curtains.
Date: 1943-07-18?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Letter from James M. Miller to D. W. Kempner, July 4, 1944]

Letter from Private James M. Miller to D. W. Kempner thanking him for his letter, talking about the weather, and letting him know that he had finished training.
Date: July 4, 1944
Creator: Miller, James M.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from Dunlap Custom Shirt Shop to Isaac H. Kempner, July 26, 1944]

Postal card with letter from Dunlap Custom Shirt Shop to Isaac H. Kempner informing him that while they do repairs they are currently to busy to take his repair order.
Date: July 26, 1944
Creator: Dunlap Custom Shirt Shop
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from W. C. Gibson & Co. to Fannie K. Adoue, July 31, 1944]

Postal card from W. C. Gibson & Co. to Fannie Kempner Adoue regarding the purchase of Fort Worth Elevators & Warehousing bonds.
Date: July 31, 1944
Creator: W. C. Gibson & Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from R. H. Moore to Mrs. Moore - June 16, 1942]

Postcard from Sgt. R. H. Moore, "468th SS", to Mrs. F[?] R. Moore. He concisely describes how he feels and the weather in Waco. The front of the postcard depicts a mineral water swimming pool in Leroy, Texas, which is at right. A circular pond and benches are at center, and a house is at left.
Date: July 16, 1942
Creator: Moore, R. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Union Pacific (UP) 7023 on "Los Angeles Challenger"

A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 7023, 4-8-2, on 2nd section of tourist car train No. 717, "Los Angeles Challenger", near Lake Point UT, 13 cars, 50 mph.
Date: July 6, 1940
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 59

A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 59, Shay (three-trucked geared steamer) Tintic, UT.
Date: July 5, 1940
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 830 on "Pacific Limited"

A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 830, 4-8-4, on passenger train No. 1-21, "Pacific Unlimited", arriving at Denver, CO, 10 cars, 25 mph.
Date: July 20, 1940
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 2735 & 7859

A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 2735, 2-8-2, and 7859, 4-8-2, on westbound Train No. 5, "California Mail" near Lugo, CA, in Cajon Pass.
Date: July 1941
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 2899

A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 2899, 4-6-2, Denver, CO. (Note: this was my 10,000th postcard size photo.)
Date: July 18, 1948
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