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[Card from John L. Butler, Jr. to Marion L. Kempner, September 9, 1964]
Card from John L. Butler, Jr. to Marion L. Kempner asking to fill out the attached postal card for an accurate college mailing address. A purple U.S. postage stamp can be seen in the top right corner.
Date:
September 9, 1964
Creator:
Butler, John L., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Huntington & Broad Top Mountain (HBTM) 30
A photograph postcard showing the Huntington & Broad Top Mountain (HBTM) 30, 4-4-0.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Wood, Sylvan R.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Lehigh Valley (LV) 2032
A photograph postcard showing the Lehigh Valley (LV) 2032, 4-6-2, double-heading with another 4-6-2 on the second section of the EB Diamond Express passenger train, Coxton, PA. (Note: the canvas covers are protecting special decorations carried during the "Centenial" celebration.)
Date:
April 21, 1946
Creator:
Osborne, W. R.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from D. Warren Weiler to D. W. Kempner, July 5, 1956]
Letter from D. Warren Weller to Daniel W. Kempner, confirming his order and payment for flower cuttings.
Date:
July 5, 1956
Creator:
Weiler, D. Warren
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Line of Soldiers at Camp MacArthur]
Postcard image of uniformed soldiers standing in a curving line, with handwritten text in the lower-left corner: "The Mess Line. Camp MacArthur. Waco, Texas." Rows of large tents are visible to the left of the line and mess hall. Handwritten text addressed to Miss Ethel Reser and postmarked 1918 says: "Are you taking good care of the dogs? How's your lazy dad? This is how your uncle gets his eats. Al"
Date:
October 20, 1917
Creator:
Mann, Fred
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Mt. Gretna Narrow Gauge RR 11
A photograph postcard showing the Mt. Gretna Narrow Gauge Railway 11, 4-4-0 (BLW), 2 foot gauge, on turntable at Mt. Gretna, PA. [Note: railroad ended operations in 1916]
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Mead, Edgar T.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Pennsylvania National Guard Arriving at the Border]
Postcard image of the Pennsylvania National Guard making camp, with the caption: 'National Guard arriving at the Mexican Border'. Several uniformed guardsmen are fixing a supply wagon; other guardsmen are distributing supplies; and one man near the center is holding a pot. The background - tents are visible on both sides of the image; railroad box cars are visible in the distant background; and an unidentified motorcycle is visible on the left side of the image. Correspondence on the back is post-marked July 31, 1916 (El Paso, Texas) addressed to: Miss Elvira Weakland, 1928 + 13 Ave., Altoona, PA. The message reads: 'This is Sunday it is starting to rain I have not recd a letter from you for a long time over eight days Pat'
Date:
July 1916
Creator:
Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from John L. Butler, Jr. to Mr. and Mrs. Harris L. Kempner, December 2, 1963]
Card with letter from John L. Butler, Jr. to Mr. and Mrs. Harris Leon Kempner requesting them to provide the information requested and any additional information they desire for them top have correct records and mailing addresses since the last one they sent has never been returned.
Date:
December 2, 1963
Creator:
Butler, John L., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Edward William Sill to Lacuta Boulaker, July 15, 1907]
Postcard from Edward William Sill to Lacuta Boulaker [sic]. The front of the postcard features a photograph from Saengerfest, in Boerne, Texas. The photo shows a busy street scene with a man holding an American flag and riding a horse. There are people walking, horse-drawn buggies, some children, and a marching band, all coming towards the camera. In the background, a brick, two-story building is also visible.
Date:
July 12, 1907
Creator:
Sill, Edward William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Grace Schiverea to Lt. Roy E. Johnson, August 1944]
Postcard written to Lieutenant Roy E. Johnson from Grace Schiverea, that says: "Hi, Lt. -- Roy - the navy was never like this!!! It sure is a wonderful life - sleeping, swimming & sunning. - Time is going much too quickly. - will see you, on the 25th. (Note "Air Corp" insignia on the front of card - Ahem!!!) Grace." The front of the postcard contains an illustration of a military airplane flying over an ocean at night. The moon is visible in a cloudy sky above the plane and the Air Corps insignia is in the lower-left corner. Text above the image says "Keep 'em Flying."
Date:
August 1944
Creator:
Schiverea, Grace
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Grandma Goodman to Robert Goodman, July 9, 1958]
Postcard from Grandma Goodman to Robert Goodman, saying hello. The front of the postcard features a photograph of three buildings along a street. The building on the left is made from stone and has a chain-link fenced area on the left side; the building in the middle has two garages and an add-on on the right side; and the building on the far right is only barely visible. The words "Swimming Pool, Fire House And Library, Boerne, Texas" are printed at the top of the postcard.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, August 25, 1873]
Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote his wife to inform her that he had arrived at his mother's, Sarah Osterhout's, home. He included some news about a woman who was sick and that he had received something his wife had sent.
Date:
August 25, 1873
Creator:
Osterhout, John Patterson
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, May 21, 1884]
Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to his son, Paul Osterhout, about traveling he had been doing in Pennsylvania. He told him that his daughter, Gertrude, may be staying a few months longer.
Date:
May 21, 1884
Creator:
Osterhout, John Patterson
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Paster G. S. Bailey to Sarah Osterhout, December 21, 1876]
Postcard from Pastor G. S. Bailey to Sarah Osterhout. The postcard detailed the information for the Baptist Centennial at Pittston, Pennsylvania.
Date:
December 1876
Creator:
Bailey, G. S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from the Curtis Publishing Company to D. W. Kempner, February 19, 1952]
Postcard from the Curtis Publishing Company to D. W. Kempner regarding the date his Saturday Evening Post subscription would begin.
Date:
February 19, 1952
Creator:
Curtis Publishing Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from the Provost Marshal General of the War Department to Meyer Bodansky - September 23, 1918]
A postcard from the chairman of the Erie, Pennsylvania selective service board to Dr. Meyer Bodansky requesting acknowledgment of his induction into the United States Medical Department.
Date:
September 23, 1918
Creator:
Moore, H. L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Fire Station, Altoona, Pennsylvania]
Postcard of a fire department at their station, lined up with two horse-drawn wagons on the left and right. The building is two stories high, with a belfry extending an additional two stories.
Date:
July 17, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Fire Station, Bryn Mawr, Pa.]
Postcard of the Bryn Mawr Fire Department at their new station, a two-story brick building with a belfry on the left. At the front of the station, there are three garage doors at the base, with a balcony above. The fire fighters are lined up with two horse-drawn wagons outside of their respective garage doors. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "As there is no principal strut here I will send you this. I am at St. David, Pa. These is nothing here but the station and a few houses, no stores. I expect to go down to Atlantic City this week."
Date:
September 11, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Horse-Drawn Chemical and Hose Wagon]
Postcard of two fire fighters on a horse-drawn chemical and hose wagon. The vehicle is labeled with "Laurel" and "No. 1 Y.F.D." on its side.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Simon & Murnane
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Horse-Drawn Fire Engine]
Postcard of fire fighters riding a horse-drawn chemical and hose wagon. The vehicle is to the right of a small park with a fountain.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Simon & Murnane
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Abilene State Park]
Postcard of a stone stairway leading up a grassy hill to a long building. Typed text on the postcard says "Approach to Recreation Center, Abilene State Park, Abilene, Texas." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Barkeley says "Dear Helen and all: This is the state park of Abilene- about 20 miles away from the city. Received that great post card yesterday. Glad to hear the candy arrived safely and was enjoyed. As ever "Woodrow."
Date:
May 16, 1944
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Abilene, Texas Post Office and Court House]
Postcard of a large yellow building, with text that says "United States Post Office, Abilene, Texas." A handwritten note addressed to Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Dear Helen and All, Seems as tho you are getting quite a number of cards in the mail so I will send a few of Abilene. Received your card today. Have read some of Ernie Pyles columns in the Fort Worth paper. Tonite it is a bit cooler. than usual. Had another piece of watermelon. Bro Woodrow."
Date:
August 4, 1944
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Aetna Life Affiliated Companies Home Office]
Postcard of the Aetna Life Affiliated Companies home office: a large, red building in Hartford, Connecticut. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says "Dear Helen and All. How is this for a delayed card. My supply is almost exhausted now. I still have one more of these. 'Tis quite warm now- in fact hot. My radio is going swell now. So long, Woodrow."
Date:
November 19, 1942
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of American Flag]
Postcard of an American Flag, with text that says "Stars and Stripes Forever." Typed text on the back of the photo says "Red is for fervent courage and zeal. White is for purity, cleanness of life. Blue is for loyalty and friendship's devotion. Justice and truth against malice and strife." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten in Bloomsburg, PA says "Hello All- Swell day here at Camp Andres usual went for the weekly boat ride. In fact it was quite hot and I had my field jacket off. Days are passing very rapidly and I do enjoy them very much. Received your card and Fred's letter. Tonite I am in Camp and it is almost 9:00. Therefore the scribbling. Tell Fred the egg is all gone and was delicious. Woody."
Date:
1942
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History