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[Aerial View of Denison Dam]
Postcard of the aerial view of Denison Dam with Lake Texoma spreading out to the left. The back of the postcard includes a brief history of the dam.
Date:
1944~/1949~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[First Presbyterian Church in Gainesville, Texas]
Postcard image of the First Presbyterian Church in Gainesville, Texas that is positioned from a side front view. The church is designed with early Gothic features such as pointed archways, and a large spire. Greenery is visible growing up the side of the front of the church. William A. Cann of St. Louis designed the church edifice.
Date:
1944
Creator:
Cann, William A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Naval Auxiliary Air Station - Cabaniss Field Naval Air Training Center - Service Pamphlet]
Pamphlet detailing the "Order of Service for Morning Worship" on February 13, 1944 at the Cabaniss Field Naval Air Training Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. It has a list of prayers, readings, songs and the times and locations for the services for the Protestant, Catholic and Jewish worshipers. The pamphlet, folded in the form of a post-card was addressed from James Edgar Sutherlin to his father, Edgar B. Sutherlin, on February 14, 1944. On the very back of the pamphlet is a list of Bible excerpts handwritten by James.
Date:
1944
Creator:
Sutherlin, James E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Post Gymnasium, Ashburn General Hospital]
Postcard of the Post Gymnasium at Ashburn General Hospital in McKinney, Texas. The image is an illustration depicting a square, white panel-sided building. "Post Gymnasium, Ashburn General Hospital, McKinney, Texas" is written in the upper right corner of the front and "Facilities and equipment for hand ball, boxing, basketball, volleyball, wrestling, gymnastics, etc. Also modern locker rooms with showers." is printed on the back of the postcard. There is faint pencil on the back, "[...]d Dec. 6 -1944].
Date:
1944?
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Aerial View of Camp Barkeley]
Postcard with a drawing of an aerial view of Camp Barkeley in Abilene, Texas. A note from Woodrow Aten to Helen Aten are written on the back.
Date:
1944
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. H. Renner to H. Kempner, January 12, 1944]
Postal card from B. H. Renner to H. Kempner discussing when Renner can expect to receive the closing papers for the Smith land deal.
Date:
January 12, 1944
Creator:
Renner, B. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Aerial View of Mineral Wells]
Postcard of an aerial view of Mineral Wells, Texas. The postcard is addressed to E. Ragan of West Lake, Louisiana.
Date:
January 26, 1944
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from F. W. Cooke to Jeane Kempner, February 11, 1944]
Postcard from F. W. Cooke to Jeane Kempner, thanking her for the clippings she sent.
Date:
February 11, 1944
Creator:
Cooke, F. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Camp Barkeley, Texas]
Postcard with text that says "Greetings from Camp Barkeley Texas." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Barkeley says "Dear Helen and all - The radio is playing Mary Doats. Today was chilly but by tonite the sun came out and looks as if we might have a nice day tomorrow. Listened to Jack Benny Sunday- Kay Kaycer is now on. Had a pint of ice cream tonite. Bro Woodrow."
Date:
March 1, 1944
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, March 24, 1944]
Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing the P-39 Airacobra, an image of which is featured on the card.
Date:
March 24, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, April 11, 1944]
Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing flying the P-40. The postcard features a photo of "Flying Tiger" Brig. Gen. Chennault's aircraft.
Date:
April 11, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, April 13, 1944]
Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying a P-51. The card features a photo of an early P-51 in flight.
Date:
April 13, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from B. A. Judd to Isaac Herbert Kempner, May 3, 1944]
Card with letter from B. A. Judd to Isaac Herbert Kempner mentioning that he's again Lee Class's agent this year and he'd like to make his report to the University, So he's requesting Kempner to let him hear from him by a return mail.
Date:
May 3, 1944
Creator:
Judd, B. A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. Yerkes, May 3, 1944]
Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her father Fred discussing ferrying P-47s and P-51s. The card features an image of four US Army Air Forces P-47Ds flying in formation.
Date:
May 3, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. Yerkes, May 11, 1944]
Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her father Fred discussing flying a Douglass A-24 dive bomber (pictured on the postcard), receiving a wristwatch from him, and her coming work.
Date:
May 11, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from F. W. Cooke to Jeane Kempner, May 11, 1944]
Postcard from F. W. Cooke to Jeane Kempner thanking her for the "pile of April clippings" sent to them by Miss Raphael.
Date:
May 11, 1944
Creator:
Cooke, F. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Bluebonnet Field]
Postcard of a field of bluebonnets, with text that says "Blue Bonnets, The State Flower of Texas." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Barkeley says "Dear Helen and all- Here are the Bluebonnets but have not seen any yet that we are certain that they are the right ones. This is Sunday and a real fine day- Warm and a nice breeze. As ever, Woodrow."
Date:
May 14, 1944
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
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 Fort Phantom Hill]
Postcard of Fort Phantom Hill in Abilene, Texas. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Dear Helen and all- Was on a picnic today and climbed Castle Peak and have a little sun burn as a [?] of the very nice day. We have had several hard showers including a little hail. Things have turned green again. Doesn't take long for them to turn brown. As ever, Woodrow."
Date:
May 21, 1944
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
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
[Postcard with Photograph of Austin Avenue Methodist Church]
Postcard of the Austin Avenue Methodist Church in Waco, Texas photographed from across the street. The large building features ornate stained glass above a covered entranceway. The postcard is addressed to Robert C Kempf of Temple, Texas from A. Norman Evans Pastor.
Date:
1944-06-1X
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Crab Orchard Lake, Marion, Illinois]
Postcard of a group of people standing on a dock and swimming nearby in Crab Orchard Lake at Marion, Illinois. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says, "Hello all. Will probably arrive Thursday- trip has been fine so far. Am stopping off to see Lt. Crews. He is still alive. Woodrow."
Date:
June 19, 1944
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, June 22, 1944]
Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing flying from Los Angeles to New York and preparing to return to Dallas. The postcard features a photo of a Royal Air Force P-51.
Date:
June 22, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, June 27, 1944]
Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing ferrying an aircraft from El Paso to Greensboro. The postcard features an image of civilians and servicemen on a tarmac with an American Airlines aircraft.
Date:
June 27, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History