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[Postcard to Miss Eddie Handy - May 8, 1909]

Postcard from Midland addressed to Miss Eddie Handy[?] in Maverick, Texas. The front of the postcard depicts a Fourth of July parade in downtown Midland, going down Main Street with the Llano Hotel at left and several pedestrians and parked carriages watching horse-drawn parade floats and decorated cars.
Date: May 8, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas & Pacific Railway Shops, Marshall, Texas

Color tinted halftone postcard from around 1908 showing the Texas & Pacific Railway Shops, Marshall, Texas. The view shows parallel lines of train cars, with industrial buildings behind. Printed on the top of the image in red is the title, "Texas & Pacific Railway Shops, Marshall, Texas." Printed in the lower left corner of the image in red: "2049." In the top left of the back of the card are the stylized initials "A. H. Co.," probably standing for the Alfred Holzman Co. of Chicago, Illinois. The postmark on the back of the card is dated Oct. 8, 1908, and the card is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. J. Smyth, New Orleans, La.
Date: October 8, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Courthouse Square, Marshall, Texas]

Color halftone postcard showing the Harrison County courthouse and square in Marshall, Texas, viewed from the southeast. The Confederate monument stands in front of the courthouse. Four double rows of automobiles are parked in the paved area in front of the courthouse. Printed at the bottom of the message section is: "Pub. by Eastex Photo Supply, Marshall, Texas." Printed between the message and address section is: "Dextone, Made Direct from Kodachrome and Ansco Color By Dexter Press, Pearl River, N Y." There is a postmark dated Feb. 8, 1955, and a typed message addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Allen, Jacksonville, Florida."
Date: February 8, 1955
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from Pittman & Davis to Isaac H. Kempner, December 8, 1956]

Postal card from Pittman & Davis to Isaac H. Kempner acknowledging receipt of his order and informing him that it will be shipped on or about the 15th.
Date: December 8, 1956
Creator: Pittman & Davis
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from Harry and David to Isaac Herbert Kempner, December 8, 1954]

Letter from Harry and David to Isaac Herbert Kempner thanking him for writing them about the box of peaches ordered for Mrs. J. C. Wilson. They mention that it has been shipped on November 27th from Medford, and that deliveries usually take bit longer than expected but if the package has still not arrived, they mention for him to write them back so they'll ask the carrier to account for this shipment.
Date: December 8, 1954
Creator: Harry and David
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the YMCA Building in Palestine, Texas]

Postcard of the YMCA building in Palestine, Texas. A handwritten message on the back of the card reads "Hello Chas. If you have any intentions of going to Purdue next year, which I hope you have let me know at once and I will come down some Saturday or Sunday and talk it over with you. C. F. M." The card is addressed to Mr Chas. Forsgard of Waco, texas.
Date: August 8, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Calvert City Hall and Dentist Office]

Postcard of the City Hall and Dentist Office in Calvert, Texas. A handwritten message on the back of the card reads "Dear Ellen. arrived safely and are in good health. Be a good girl and help a a little." The postcard is addressed to Miss Ellen Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date: October 8, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of High School in Calvert, Texas]

Postcard of a high school in Calvert, Texas. The multistory building is white with a red roof and features a turret and a tower. A handwritten message on the back of the card reads "Dear Annie, Drizzling today and am not doing much. Having a nice time and hope you all are well. Tell all hello for sure." The card is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date: October 8, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Alta Vista Hotel in Corpus Christi]

Postcard of the Alta Vista Hotel in Corpus Christi taken from a low vantage point. The three-story building sits at the top of a hill, surrounded by well-manicured grass. Text on the back of the card reads "Hello! Jennie: How's everybody in Waco? I'm having a daisy time down here bathing and fishing. Lovingly Wonelle." The postcard is addressed to Miss Jennie Forsgarde of Waco.
Date: July 8, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from Alfred Dunhill of London, Inc. To Harris Leon Kempner, April 8, 1960]

Card with letter from Alfred Dunhill of London, Inc. to Harris Leon Kempner acknowledging his his package. And they mention that the article will be repaired at the earliest possible and will cost $3.25.
Date: April 8, 1960
Creator: Alfred Dunhill of London, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from Fred C. Hunter to Harris Leon Kempner, July 8, 1964]

Card with letter from Fred C. Hunter to Harris Leon Kempner requesting him to attend the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Galveston Orphans' Home that's happening on July 13, 1964.
Date: July 8, 1964
Creator: Hunter, Fred C.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Pat Dial to D. W. Kempner, August 8, 1955]

Postcard from Pat Dial to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his remittance for football tickets and informing that his tickets will be mailed to him soon.
Date: August 8, 1955
Creator: Dial, Pat
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Saks Fifth Avenue to D. W. Kempner, April 8, 1950]

Postcard from Saks Fifth Avenue to D. W. Kempner acknowledging the items he sent to them for exchange.
Date: 1950-04-08?
Creator: Saks Fifth Avenue
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Letter from Euell Rogers to D. W. Kempner, December 8, 1951]

Letter from Euell Rogers to D. W. Kempner thanking him for the "friendly letter and 5.00-check".
Date: December 8, 1951
Creator: Rogers, Euell
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Letter from Wizard Weavers to Jeane Kempner, July 8, 1944]

Letter from Wizard Weavers to Jeane Kempner informing her that her blanket will be sent back to her next week.
Date: July 8, 1944
Creator: Wizard Weavers
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, October 8, 1944]

Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents Fred and Frances with a note about ferrying an aircraft. The card is from St. Joseph's, MO, and features a drawing of Jesse James' house with an inset portrait of James.
Date: October 8, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Mrs. Bob Hale to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1961]

Postcard from Mrs. Bob Hale to Truett Latimer asking that he raise the tax on liquor and cigarettes.
Date: May 8, 1961
Creator: Hale, Mrs. Bob
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Mrs. A. O. Miles to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1961]

Postcard from Mrs. A. O. Miles to Truett Latimer.
Date: May 8, 1961
Creator: Miles, Mrs. A. O.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Beulah McKinney to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1961]

Postcard from Beulah McKinney to Truett Latimer suggesting that the tax on liquor, cigarettes and other non-essientials be raised.
Date: May 8, 1961
Creator: McKinney, Beulah
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Helen Duck to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1961]

Postcard from Helen Duck to Truett Latimer saying that they should have more tax on cigarettes and alcoholic beverages.
Date: May 8, 1961
Creator: Duck, Helen
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Nolan Boyd to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1961]

Postcard from Mrs. Nolan Boyd to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer expressing her support for a general sales tax and increased taxes on liquor and cigarettes.
Date: May 8, 1961
Creator: Boyd, Nolan
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Mrs. Regina Smith to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1961]

Postcard from Mrs. Regina Smith to Truett Latimer stating that she is for better schools to raise funds. She also suggests a sales tax.
Date: May 8, 1916
Creator: Smith, Mrs. Regina
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Mrs. Josephine Estes to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1961]

Postcard from Mrs. Josephine Estes to Truett Latimer stating that she is in favor of the general sales tax.
Date: May 8, 1961
Creator: Estes, Mrs. Josephine
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Henry A. Castle to M. S. King, September 8, 1898]

Postcard from Henry A. Castle, federal US Post Office auditor to M. S. King, postmaster of Splendora, Texas, detailing the results of an audit that took place on July 30, 1898.
Date: September 8, 1898
Creator: Castle, Henry A.
System: The Portal to Texas History