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Harris and Eliza Kempner
325
Texas History Collection
22
T. B. Willis Collection
15
Rescuing Texas History, 2018
10
Rescuing Texas History, 2015
8
Fort Bend Museum Collection
6
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Files
5
Rescuing Texas History, 2021
5
George Pendexter Postcard Collection
3
George Ranch Museum Collection
3
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Personal Papers (MS 80-0002)
305
Caroline Atkinson D'Etchegoyen Collection
6
Lekisch Collection
6
Independence Heritage Region
5
Fire Stations 1909-1912
3
Kempner Family Papers and Business Records (MS 86-0008)
3
Business Papers (MS 80-0003)
1
Helen Hall Library Collection
1
John V. Webel Collection
1
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[Postcard image of the Brigham-San Jacinto Monument]
Postcard image (souvenir) of the "Brigham-San Jacinto Monument, As seen at the unveiling on the 26 August, 1881, at the Pavilion, Galveston, Texas". Card has picture of the freestanding monument located in the interior of a building. Monument is draped by the U.S. and Texas flag on its right and left. A statue can be seen in background and a window (glare) above it. Wooden chair on far right.
Date:
August 26, 1881
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
["Aboard the Mohawk Galveston Tex."]
Postcard image titled "Aboard the Mohawk Galveston Tex. Maurer Photo" as written at bottom of the image. The photograph shows a ship with two decks of people at the rails. There is a banner on the second deck rail that reads: "Texas Shriners, Galveston-Rochester". There are lifeboats with a few people milling about on top deck.
Date:
[1900..1920]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
["Shriners bound for New York"]
Postcard image titled "Shriners bound for New York Maurer Photo". The image shows the upper and lower decks filled with passengers of a ship. There are three men on the dock in the bottom left corner of the photograph. A banner attached to the rail of the upper deck can partially be read as: "Texas Shriner, Gal".
Date:
[1900..1920]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Main Street in League City]
Postcard photograph of League City's Main Street (now Second Street) looking west toward the railroad station. The O. V. King house is third on the left. The postcard includes a short letter on the back and a Benjamin Franklin one cent stamp.
Date:
1901
Creator:
Schlueter, F. J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard From Ernest L. Fulton to W. K. McAlpine, May 29, 1901]
Postcard from Ernest L. Fulton, State and County Tax Collector, to W. K. McAlpine stating the state and county taxes due for the year 1900. There is a note written at the bottom of the postcard stating "The Department of State & County taxes for 1900 was extended to Jany. 1902."
Date:
May 29, 1901
Creator:
Fulton, Ernest L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Galveston Court House]
The image in front of the postcard shows a section of Galveston from a bird's eye view. On the right corner is a city park. To the left of the park is a road and along the road are houses. On the top right corner is printed: "Greeting from Galveston Texas." Underneath the image is printed: "General View Looking West from Court House." Credit is given to Chas Daferner for being the publisher. The handwritten text along the image says, "Dear Mamie, Hope you are not mad at me for not writing to you. We are going to come around a week. Tell all the kids hello, L.P." The postcard is addressed to Miss Mamie in Beaumont, Texas.
Date:
1906
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Thomas Walter Davis and two other men at Galveston Beach]
Postcard image of Thomas Walter Davis and two other men. The photograph is titled "3 of a Kind Beats Two Pair in Poker" and this title is written vertically on the left side of the postcard (blank area). Man in front is seated in the sand and is wearing a dark colored bathing suit. Man on left seated on driftwood is wearing a dark bathing suit and the man seated next to him is wearing a white shirt, suspenders, and a light colored felt hat. A seascape backdrop in background. Back of postcard in black print reads: "Taken at GALVESTON BEACH, Under MURDOCK'S BATH HOUSE L. TOBLER, PHOTOGRAPHER" and in ink " Mrs. Zillah Myers 603 Olive St, Texarkana, Tx-Ark. The postcard is postmarked in Booth, Texas with a date of August 25 (?) 1906.
Date:
August 25, 1906
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Electric Park at Night]
Postcard of Electric Park lit up a night. Several rides, including the carousel, are visible. Text on the left side of the front of the card reads "The Scene of that 'Eventful" (?) night. Do you remember it?" The card is addressed to Miss Josephine Forsgard of Houston, Texas. Text on the bottom right of the card reads "Galveston Trube Photo"
Date:
September 20, 1906
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Men in a Cotton Field]
Postcard of a cotton field near Galveston, Texas. There are four African-American men harvesting cotton. There is a horse and buggy with male driver in background, and trees in distance.
Date:
April 1, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard to Mayme Collins from Galveston, Texas]
Postcard addressed to Mayme Collins in Central City, Nebraska from Harry Bahl in Galveston, Texas; the picture on the card is entitled "Down she goes" and is a "Souvenir of Galveston Beach" and shows a girl diving into a body of water while wearing a dress. The note on the back reads, in part: "Be good and careful."
Date:
August 5, 1907
Creator:
Bahl, John Philip Herlin
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Showing the East End of the Galveston Sea Wall]
Postcard with a tinted photograph of the "East End of Sea Wall, Galveston, Texas." The photograph shows the elevated city behind the wall with red rocks on the beach; the note on the back of the card reads: "You [should] be here with with us, we are having a jolly good time. Hope to see you both soon."
Date:
August 2, 1908
Creator:
McClelland, Billy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Harry Bahl to Mamie Collins, September 11, 1908]
Postcard to Mamie Collins in Waco, Texas from Harry Bahl in Galveston, Texas with an illustration of "Fishing Boats on Wharf" at Galveston. The picture shows a large boat surrounded by other smaller boats in the bay. There is a note on the back of the card that says: "Wish you were here to enjoy the sight with us..."
Date:
September 11, 1908
Creator:
Bahl, John Philip Herlin (Harry)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Harbor at Galveston]
Postcard of a harbor in Galveston where two boats are moored. Debris litters the concrete on the edge of the harbor, and several large industrial structures rise up in the distance. Handwritten print on the front of the postcard reads "this is not snow— just shell. Not egg shell either." Cursive handwriting at the bottom reads "Just a little different from the fleet of Waco." The card is addressed to Miss Jennie Forsgard of Waco.
Date:
November 2, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Sealy Residence]
Postcard of George Sealy's mansion taken from outside the front gate. Text Text on the upper left-hand margin reads: "*Where Mr Joe Wren lives." Text toward the bottom of the photograph reads "Sealy Residence, 25th & Broadway. Galveston." Text on the bottom margin reads "Please take note that there is a 'sidewalk' here, not steps. Many thanks for the postals." Text on the right margin reads "Give my best to tall. S.C.F. 11-30-08." Text on the back of the card reads "It's 'a good thing,' I was not in Waco when 'my friend' was 'put out of the way,' what a time there would have been!" This text is accompanied by a drawing of an older woman with glasses, a tight bun and a long dark dress. The card is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard.
Date:
November 30, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Five men under Fig Trees]
Postcard, five men under Fig Trees-Gulf Coast Belt. Two men standing, three men sitting under fig trees. Two wooden buildings in background.
Date:
1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Magnolia Figs - Gulf Coast Country]
Postcard image of Magnolia Figs - Gulf Coast Country. Three men standing between rows of fig trees. Blank area in bottom, left corner.
Date:
1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Postcard, 8 Acres oranges-Rain Belt of TX. Orange trees.
Postcard, 8 Acres oranges-Rain Belt of TX. Orange trees.
Date:
1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of One of the Galveston Fire Stations]
Postcard with a photograph of the fire station a part of the Galveston, Texas Fire Department. The main garage door has a chain across it with a fire truck inside of the garage.
Date:
[1909..1912]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Showing the Galveston Fire Station]
Postcard showing the back side of the Galveston fire department; the front side has the title "Fire Station" on it. The garage door is open with a chain going across the opening, and the fire truck is inside the building; also an American flag hangs over the open garage.
Date:
[1909..1912]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard with a Picture of a Galveston Fire Station]
Postcard with a photograph of one of the Galveston fire stations making up the whole Galveston Fire Department. The fire truck is sticking out of the garage and another car is parked on the side off to the side of the building.
Date:
[1909..1912]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Three Cherub Angels Holding a Basket of Hearts]
Postcard of three winged children with blonde curled hair and pastel robes. One angel holds a basket of red hearts and holds one aloft in their hand. Below the picture, "My offering to thee" is typed. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin McFaddin Ave. City."
Date:
February 13, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Girl Diving]
Postcard of a girl in a yellow dress diving into water. Text on the front of the postcard says: "Down she goes, Galveston Texas." Handwritten message on the back of the postcard expresses Sam Rayburn's desire for Lou Rayburn to be with him on his trip.
Date:
February 23, 1909
Creator:
Rayburn, Sam
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Promenade on Seal Wall in Galveston]
Postcard of a group of finely dressed people walking along the coast between the sea wall and the ocean. The scene is described as "Greeting from Galveston, Texas Promenade on Sea Wall and Beach Galveston." The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 65 Beach St. Charlotte, N. Y."
Date:
August 6, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Addressed to Miss Elsia Pickard]
Photograph of a postcard addressed to Miss Elsia Pickard. The postcard shows a group of people standing next to train tracks outside of a building that says "Hitchcock" on the side. The back of the postcard contains a handwritten note.
Date:
1910
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History