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[Postcard of Gerlts Residence]
Postcard of a row of houses, with one house prominent in the foreground. A note on the front of the postcard says "View north side, Gerlts residence setion at McAllen, Texas." The postcard is addressed to Mrs. Amelia Rinkel in St. Louis, MO and a note on the back of the card says "Compliments of Florence and Lon Gerlts."
Date:
April 6, 1919
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of San Antonio Post Office and Federal Building]
Postcard of an illustration of a large, three-story, stone building with a square tower and a turret. Text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the building as a post office and federal building in San Antonio, Texas. There is printed text about the building on the other side of the postcard, as well as handwritten text from Nellie Roberts to Mr. Leslie Boone in San Marcos, Texas.
Date:
1911-02-06~
Creator:
Roberts, Nellie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Louis to Miss Augusta Wille, February 6, 1913]
Postcard from Louis to Miss Augusta Wille, discussing something she sent to him, as well as what he has been doing since they last spoke. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a public school in Boerne, Texas. The building is two-stories, made from light-colored stone, with windows along all side of both stories and two short flights of stairs leading up to the two entrances. A narrow drive curves in front of the school.
Date:
February 6, 1913
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Bette to Mr. I. McIngvall, March 6, 1914]
Postcard from Bette to Mr. I. McIngvall, discussing her stay in Boerne, Texas. The postcard features a photograph of long, tall, skinny suspension bridge in Boerne, Texas, made from concrete and metal, and spanning across a large open space between two hills. There are many trees on the two hills and on either side of the bridge. A handwritten note at the top of the photo reads, "We walked here today."
Date:
March 6, 1914
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Bertha Wessely to Clarence W. Nelson, January 6, 1911]
Postcard from Bertha Wessely to Clarence W. Nelson, discussing a trade between the two of them. The front of the postcard features an illustration of the old mill dam in Boerne, Texas. The area depicted is a dried out river bed, with stumps and wood laying with rocks in the bottom of the bed. In the background, there are trees and and a green grassy area.
Date:
January 6, 1911
Creator:
Wessely, Bertha
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter, May 6, 1910]
Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter with a photograph of the St. Johns Fire Department in St. Johns, Michigan. On the far right of the photograph there is the steamer engine being pulled by two horses, there is another wagon loaded with ladders in the center of the group and more firemen standing on the far left of the picture.
Date:
May 6, 1910
Creator:
Smith, J. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Fire Engine, Wichita Falls, Texas]
Postcard of an auto fire engine, property of the Wichita Falls Fire Department. The image has been manually colored, showing the red paint on the vehicle. The back of the postcard has a message from the sender, saying "Dear Sir, this is not a good picture of our truck - will send a good one later, hope I see you [...]"
Date:
June 6, 1912
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcards of Soldiers at Camp MacArthur]
Postcard of soldiers serving themselves food outdoors at Camp Macarthur. The soldiers are in uniform, including hats. A handwritten message on the back of the card reads "Dearest Folks, - We surely sweat down here. but that's only on the drill grounds. Got some candy from Myrtle but my air pillow hasn't come yet. Love to all. Chancy." The card is addressed to Mr. B. A. Henry of St. Louis, Missouri.
Date:
June 6, 1918
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Magnolia Cemetery]
Postcard of Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont with gate that says "Magnolia Cemetery." Printed at the top is "Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont, Texas." Printed on the back of the postcard is the following information regarding the postcard's creation: "9744."
Date:
October 6, 1915
Creator:
D. J. Hicks Book Store
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of S. E. Carter Building in Houston]
Postcard of a large multi-story complex described as "The S. E. Carter Building, Main and Rush Avenue, Houston, Tex." The letter on the back reads, "How are you? Talked to Lee the other night in Bmt and also again in Mineral Wells. She won't be home til May - Fierce isn't it! Write to me - N." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 Florida Ave. Washington, D. C."
Date:
April 6, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Perlstein Office Building in Beaumont]
Postcard of a six story white building with red and white striped window coverings, described as "Perlstein Office Building, Beaumont, Texas." A newspaper clipping is pasted on the back of the postcard, with the short message, "Is Jack this man? H. H. 11-6-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
November 6, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Calvin E. Trammell to Eddie Handley - November 6, 1911]
Postcard from Calvin E. Trammell to Eddie Handley of Maverick, Runnels County. The front of the postcard depicts a panoramic view of a parade held on July 4, 1911 on the intersections of Wall and Main Street in Midland, looking at the northwest.
Date:
November 6, 1911
Creator:
Trammell, Calvin E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard to E. D. Merrill - August 6, 1911]
Postcard to E. D. Merrill in Big Spring discussing visiting an unspecified female friend. The front of the postcard portraits a lively scene with two men dancing with each other, a band of musicians with two fiddlers and a guitarist (identified as Paul), another crowd of men watching from behind the musicians, and a woman holding a baby (Nellie holding Henley).
Date:
August 6, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History