Resource Type

[Catholic Church]

Postcard of an adobe Mexican Catholic church in Deming, New Mexico. The churchyard is fenced in. There is a bell at the top of the church, and a cross above the bell. There is a windmill in the background. A note on the front of the card says, "Mexican Catholic Church Deming, N. Mex."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Eddy County Court House]

Postcard of the southwest corner of the Eddy County Courthouse in Carlsbad, New Mexico. The court house is partially obscured by multiple trees and there is a street with cars parked in front.
Date: 1970
Creator: Schaaf, F. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Eddy County Courthouse]

Postcard of the front (south) of a multi-story courthouse built in southwest-style architecture in Carlsbad, New Mexico. The print on the top left side reads: "Eddie County Courthouse Calsbad, New Mexico. This building is in the traditional style of the Southwest Indian -Spanish Pueblo, more commonly called 'Santa Fe' style."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Oil Field in Hobbs, New Mexico]

Postcard of a well site on a ranch homestead. A derrick dominated the left side of the image and a windmill stands to the right next to a small building. The caption on the image reads "Sunset in the oil fields at Hobbs New Mexico C - 124."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Busy Street]

Postcard of a busy street lined with storefronts. The street is crowded with early model automobiles and the caption on the image reads "Hobbs, N. M. By Waffle Studio." On the back of the postcard, "Will drop you afue lines. Things sure are tough here. Are you going to Ara or not. Think I will go there as soon as possible can't get work here. Jack & Willie said - hello - rite me Hobbs New Mexico Love Fred."
Date: unknown
Creator: Waffle Studio
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a man and donkey]

Postcard image of a man and donkey on either side of a wooden post. The side the man is standing on reads "Texas" and the side of the donkey reads "New Mexico". Text on the image reads "I am in Texas but my Ass is in New Mexico". Handwritten text on the back read "Hi Uncle Noah, I am having a big time, Monk".
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Capitol Building of New Mexico]

Postcard of the cream colored state capitol with red accents, flying a New Mexican flag. Cars are parked nearby. On the back, the postcard is described as follows - "State Capitol, Santa Fe, New Mexico New Mexico's new Capitol Buildings and one of the most beautiful in the nation. Located at Santa Fe, the oldest permanent seat of government in what is now the United States."
Date: unknown
Creator: Hobson Bass
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Ernie Pyle's Home]

Postcard of a one story white house with a covered porch, green roof, green trim and blue covered window. Two trees sit in the front lawn, and a white picket fence forms one boundary of the lawn. An older man's portrait encircled by white with a dark background sits on the right. On the back, the postcard continues with the following - "A note about Ernie Pyle To the American Reading public Ernie became the country's best loved and most famous war correspondent. To New Mexican's he was that and more. He was a neighbor and friend - and covered New Mexico from the far Southeastern section to the Four Corners marker. Driving back from the East to his adopted city of Albuquerque, he used to say that by the time he got to the high mesas outside Sante fe he began to feel a lift of the spirit. Now as the Ernie Pyle Memorial Library, his former home serves as a fitting tribute to this noted writer and war correspondent. It is now open to the public and is located at 700 S. Girard Ave. - a short drive from downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico."
Date: unknown
Creator: Alfred McGarr Adv. Service
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Fred Harvey's La Fonda Hotel]

Postcard of an adobe building taking the corner of a block. On the back, the postcard adds the following - "La Fonda, the Fred Harvey Hotel at Santa Fe, New Mexico, embodies the charm of the surrounding Spanish-Indian country, sweeping back from the shady Plaza in the softly-rounded terraces of an ancient pueblo. Among La Fonda's many attractions are its sunny patio; the restful lounge with its huge fireplace and deep-cushioned chairs; the New Mexican Room (restaurant); La Cantina (cocktail room); La Placita (outdoor dining room); and the famous orchestra from Old Mexico."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of La Fonda Hotel]

Postcard of a two story adobe structure taking up the corner of a block, with cars parked on the side of the street. On the back, the postcard adds the following - "This new, modern hostelry - operated by Fred Harvey - built on the lines of and maintaining both Indian and Old Spanish architecture, is the most unique and picturesque in the entire Southwest. Furnished with Spanish and Indian antiques and authentic reproductions, it is a veritable storehouse of information for the student."
Date: unknown
Creator: Southwest Post Card Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Mountain Horseback Riding]

Postcard with a photograph of several people on horseback at Philmont Scout Ranch and Explorer Base near Cimarron, New Mexico.
Date: unknown
Creator: Dunham, Howard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Southern Pacific (SP) 3811

A photograph postcard showing the Southern Pacific (SP) 3811, 2-8-8-4, climbing out of Pecos River Valley, just west of Santa Rosa, NM, westbound, 69 cars, 15 mph.
Date: unknown
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Postcard from Bernice to John Herrera - February 14, 1966]

Postcard to John J. Herrera from Bernice, postmarked February 14, 1966, in El Paso, Texas. The front of the postcard features an image of a cavern with stalactites and stalagmites which is identified on the reverse of the card as Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico. The handwritten note on the reverse of the card reads, "Hi, Last card left. Bernice".
Date: February 14, 1966
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Santa Fe (ATSF)1645, 63 & 59 on "Grand Canyon Limited"

A photograph postcard showing the Santa Fe (ATSF) 1645, 2-10-2, helping Diesels 63 and 59, on Train No. 123, "Grand Canyon Ltd." starting down Raton Pass near Lynn, NM, 15 cars, 15 mph,
Date: June 17, 1950
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 5001

A photograph postcard showing the Santa Fe (ATSF) 5001, 2-10-4, westbound near Folsom, TX, 108 cars, 40 mph. Plains Division
Date: October 6, 1947
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 5013

A photograph postcard showing the Santa Fe (ATSF) 5013, 2-10-4, westbound near Folsom, TX, 98 cars, 35 mph. Plains Division
Date: October 6, 1947
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 3764 & 1702

A photograph postcard showing the Santa Fe (ATSF) 3764, 4-8-4, and 1702, 2-10-2 (at rear) on second No. 8, transporting Mexican laborers, starting up Raton Pass from Raton, NM, 11 cars, 25 mph. [duplicate to 2008.008.0165 & 0524]
Date: October 5, 1947
Creator: Kistler, Stan
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 3784

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe 3784, 4-8-4, on 2nd section of passenger Train No. 23, Tejon, NM, 8 cars, 50 mph.
Date: October 5, 1947
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 3784 on "Grand Canyon"

A photograph postcard showing the Santa Fe (ATSF) 3784, 4-8-4, on 2nd 23, "Grand Canyon", at Tejon, NM, 8 cars
Date: October 5, 1947
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 3785 on "California Limited"

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe 3785, 4-8-4, on 4th section of passenger Train No. 3, "California Limited", down Glorieta Pass, 12 cars, 30 mph.
Date: October 5, 1947
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 3810

A photograph postcard showing the Santa Fe (ATSF) 3810, 2-8-8-4, passing Hargis, NM, at dusk, westbound from Tucumcari with 70 cars.
Date: October 5, 1947
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 5011

A photograph postcard showing the Santa Fe (ATSF) 5011, 2-10-4, on westbound freight, east of Scholle, NM, 85 cars. Pecos Division
Date: October 5, 1947
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 5015 & 502

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe 5015, 2-10-4, and 5025, 2-10-4, both class 5011, on eastbound freight extra (note white flags) near Abo, NM., 87 cars, 30 mph.
Date: October 5, 1947
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 5015 & 5025

A photograph postcard showing the Santa Fe (ATSF) 5015 & 5025, both 2-10-4's, eastbound up Abo Canyon near Abo, NM, 87 cars, 35 mph. Pecos Division
Date: October 5, 1947
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History