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[Postcard to Mrs. Henry Sleur - October 7, 1954]

Postcard written to Mrs. Henry Sleur in Belton, Texas. The letter says "Dear Bessie- Will you give me your mother's numbers as a D.A.R. Was she listed as one, in Austin? I was told to write to Washington for the D.A.R. lineage as I want to trace it beyond 1776. Thank you. Odetta."
Date: October 7, 1954
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from E. Lucas to Lucy Dodge, October 28, 1917]

Postcard from E. Lucas to Lucy Dodge, discussing the safety of a boxy Lucy sent her, her own illness, and the city of Boerne, Texas. The postcard features a photograph, colored in with ink, of a driveway along the side of a tall sloping hill and the surrounding area. Further down the winding dirt drive, there is a suspension bridge across the road. The environment has lots of scrub brush and small, bushy trees.
Date: October 28, 1917
Creator: Lucas, E.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from W. C. Gibson & Co. to Frances L. Adoue, June 1, 1944]

Card with letter from W. C. Gibson & Co. to Frances L. Adoue mentioning that they'll by the Fort Worth Elevators & Warehousing General Mortgage Income 41/2s with preferred Stock Due 1949 accompanied by stock at 97 1/4 flat. And asks her to write for confirmation as for delivery.
Date: June 1, 1944
Creator: W. C. Dibson & Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from H. Lowder of The Pullman Company to Isaac Herbert Kempner, November 16, 1948]

Card with letter from H. Lowder of The Pullman Company to Isaac Herbert Kempner including the receipt of his application for refund that has been acknowledged. And he mentions that sometimes these investigations need additional information, and adds that they started looking into his issue. And if Kempner ever has to write them, he asks him to refer to the file number that's provided.
Date: November 16, 1948
Creator: The Pullman Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Company to D. W. Kempner]

Postcard from the American Florist Supply Company to D. W. Kempner. It is advertising a special offer for bales of solid Rattan Bamboo cane stakes.
Date: 1949
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Earl E. Cratty to George Pendexter, June 13, 1912]

Postcard from Earl E. Cratty to George Pendexter with a photograph of a horse-drawn fire department vehicle going down a street in Galesburg, Illinois for the Decoration Day Parade (now Memorial Day) on May 30, 1912. There is a large crowd of people lining the street on both sides, as other vehicles pass by in the background. There is a note on the photo that says "St. Louis, MO has great collection of cards."
Date: [1912-05-30..1912-06-13]
Creator: Cratty, Earl E.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from B. H. Wilson to George Pendexter, June 18, 1912]

Postcard from B. H. Wilson to George Pendexter regarding more cards he has to send once he prints them; Wilson notes that the truck in the photo is a "ladder truck in the Decoration Day Parade, 1908." The truck is loaded with ladders and has at least four firemen on it, one is seated at the rear, one is standing on the side, and two are seated in the driver's seat while holdings the reins to the horses. The truck also has two small American flags planted on either side of it.
Date: June 18, 1912
Creator: Wilson, B. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, May 29, 1950]

Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his order for zinc sulphate.
Date: May 29, 1950
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, November 6, 1950]

Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his order of palm tubs.
Date: November 6, 1950
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, May 3, 1949]

Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner informing him that they have shipped his order of florist supplies via express mail.
Date: May 3, 1949
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, May 16, 1950]

Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his recent order.
Date: May 16, 1950
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, May 17, 1949]

Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, informing him that they have acquired "a gallon size" of Jones Ant Killer. They tell him that the price is $8.00 per gallon if he still wishes to buy some.
Date: May 17, 1949
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, May 19, 1949]

Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner informing him that his order of Jones Ant Killer has been shipped via express mail. It also states that one gallon of Jones Ant Killer is not included on the shipment because it is on back order.
Date: May 19, 1949
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Letter from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, January 2, 1951]

Letter from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his order of florist supplies.
Date: January 2, 1951
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, January 19, 1950]

Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner informing him that they have shipped his order except for an item that has not yet arrived from the factory.
Date: January 19, 1950
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, June 3, 1949]

Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, informing him that they have shipped his order by parcel post.
Date: June 3, 1949
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, June 5, 1950]

Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his order for wire.
Date: June 5, 1950
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, April 5, 1949]

Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner informing him that his order of florist supplies has been shipped via express mail. They also state that the order does not include Antrol liquid because it has not arrived from the factory.
Date: April 5, 1949
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Camp MacArthur Cot Inspection]

Postcard of soldiers standing at attention behind neat cots outside of a long line of tents, with the caption "Inspection." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard, which is addressed to Mr. A.F. Frederick, says "Dear Father: This is what we get here and plenty of it. They are very strict with us. Take good care of my wife dad and I'll do my best here. Goodbye and good luck. Your son."
Date: May 1918
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Camp MacArthur]

Postcard of rows of tents at Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. A note on the front of the postcard says "Co. C, 127th Infantry." A handwritten note on the back, which is addressed to Mrs. J. A. Miller in Shulane, Illinois, says "Dear Mother, We are still sailing on. It is about 9:30 and time to go to bed. Am well and alright and hope you the same. Some where in Kansas, Son Clare."
Date: January 25, 1918
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[W. S. Willis Jr. Portrait]

Postcard of a portrait of W. S. Willis Jr. as a small child, wearing light-colored clothing, posing sitting on a tricycle in front of a curtain. There is handwritten correspondence on the back of the postcard.
Date: unknown
Creator: Worthington
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from George J. Ball, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, June 30, 1955]

Postcard from George J. Ball, Inc. to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his order for mum cuttings.
Date: June 30, 1955
Creator: George J. Ball, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from The Pullman Company to D. W. Kempner, February 17, 1949]

Postcard from The Pullman Company to D. W. Kempner acknowledging "receipt of [his] application for refund" and assuring him that they are working on his case.
Date: February 17, 1949
Creator: Pullman Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from George J. Ball, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, May 29, 1950]

Postcard from George J. Ball, Inc. to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his order.
Date: May 29, 1950
Creator: George J. Ball, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History