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[Rio Grande Flood of 1954, Laredo, Texas]

Postcard of flood water completely covering the International Bridge between Nuevo Laredo, Mexico and Laredo, Texas. At the skyline is the Mexican Customs and Immigration building. The explanation on the back of the postcard states: "A new four-lane bride is replacing the completely inundated and partially destroyed bridge at Laredo, Texas, by the Rio Grande Flood of 1954. The Mexican Immigration and Customs building is shown in the background."
Date: July 1954
Creator: Yates, Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Slovak Girls Academy]

Postcard of Slovak Girls Academy in Danville, Pennsylvania. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Howdy all - Tis near chow time Monday eve. Just now we have a good breeze from the east - maybe rain. We had a few drops on Sunday, also had a fine trip too. As ever Woodrow."
Date: July 20, 1953
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Mrs. Davis to Miss Sandy Davis, July 13, 1956]

Postcard from Mrs. Davis to her daughter, Sandy Davis, writing to say Sandy's father brought back fish like the one on the front of the postcard from his trip, and that they will be attending an aunt's funeral in town. The front of the postcard features an altered, novelty photograph of a large fish on a flat bed truck. The truck is parked in the driveway in front of a tall, wood-sided building (partially visible to the left). The bottom of the front of the postcard reads, "Had a hard time landing this one!"
Date: July 13, 1956
Creator: Davis, Mrs.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from The National Farm Loan Association of Bandera to Mr. Willie Agold, July 29, 1952]

Postcard from Mr. W. R. Fletcher of The National Farm Loan Association of Bandera to Mr. Willie Agold, inviting him to come in and discuss a farm loan. The front of the postcard features a photograph a line of six mules pulling a plow through a field towards the camera. Behind the mules, a man sits on a seat on the plow.
Date: July 29, 1952
Creator: Fletcher, W. R.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard to Miss Sandy Davis, July 13, 1956]

Postcard of a large cavernous area in Boerne, Texas, with large stalagmites. A woman in a blouse and trousers leans her back against one of the stalagmites. The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Sandy Davis, with "Guess Who?" written in as the sender. Instead of a message, there is a large scribble in red ink.
Date: 1956-07-13~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Sally to Miss Sandy Davis, July 13, 1956]

Postcard from Sally to Miss Sandy Davis, writing to let her know that "the boys" are home and asking when Miss Davis is coming home. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a young woman standing in the middle of a cavern with high ceilings, and many stalactites and stalagmites. The young woman is standing between two tall rock formations, leaning with her right elbow against one of them. The cave extends further back, but the rest of it is hidden by rock formations.
Date: July 13, 1956
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Card promoting Webb exhibit]

A card to the McCords promoting Claudia Webb and Virginia Bath's exhibit in Evanston.
Date: July 31, 1954
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Oil Wells]

Postcard of seven oil derricks surrounding a church. The writing across the bottom front reads: "Drilling Oil Wells in Church yard. Kilgore, Texas". There is a note on the back sent from Sylvia to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Van Norman in Nickerson, Kansas.
Date: July 1954
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Atami Hotel's Pool]

Postcard depicting the pool of the Atami Hotel. The text "Atami Hotel Atami Hot Springs" is printed on the front. The correspondence is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Wakeham and postmarked July 14, 1952. The correspondence reads, "Dear Mother, Same place but in new [...] pool and play ground. I [...] you would love it there - looks a great deal like our coast could [...] only the weather isn't very good - Hot and rains on a moments notice. Received my dresses from [...] - like the[...]. Will write later. [...] B."
Date: July 13, 1952
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Atami Hotel Postcard]

Postcard addressed to Mrs. E.A. Wakeham from her daughter. The image on the postcard is of the Atami Hotel and "Atami Hotel, Atami Hot Springs" is printed on the front along with some Japanese characters. The correspondence on the back reads "Dearest Mother - We spent a wonderful three days at this hotel. We were able to get European style rooms for two nights. One night we stayed was in Japanese style - was [...] experience - sleeping on the floor and wearing no shoes in the room. Beautiful [scenery] and etc. [...]"
Date: July 13, 1952
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[De Tap Memorial Hospital, Victoria, Texas]

Postcard of De Tap Memorial Hospital in Victoria, Texas. The image is an illustration depicting a one-story white building with a red roof with a garden. "De Tap Memorial Hospital, Victoria, Texas" is printed in the upper right corner of the image and "For Joann" is hand written at the bottom. On the back of the postcard, the correspondence is address to "The Halls" and the author complains about the heat.
Date: July 17, 1954
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the American Women's Voluntary Services, Inc. to Jeane Bertig Kempner, July 27, 1954]

Postcard from the American Women's Voluntary Services, Inc. to Jeane Bertig Kempner inviting her to their "regular meeting of the National Board of Directors" on September 28, 1954 in New York City.
Date: July 27, 1954
Creator: American Women's Voluntary Services, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Canoe Island Lodge to Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Kempner, July 1958]

Postcard of Canoe Island Lodge from Jack and Inge Houig to Daniel and Jeane Kempner wishing a wonderful vacation. The image on the front of the card is three sail boats on a lake in front of a mountain.
Date: 1958-07-XX
Creator: Houig, Jack & Houig, Inge
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York to D. W. Kempner, July 3, 1952]

Postcard from the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York to D. W. Kempner informing him that he will hear from them as soon as they can compile the information they need to do so.
Date: July 3, 1952
Creator: Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Blank Registration Card for the Galveston County Red Cross Annual Meeting]

Blank registration card indicating attendance at the Galveston County Red Cross annual meeting on July 21.
Date: 1952-07~
Creator: Galveston County Red Cross
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Letter from the Tri-State Produce Company to D. W. Kempner, July 22, 1951]

Letter from the Tri-State Produce Company to D. W. Kempner informing him that they have shipped him two flat crates of Pecos Cantaloupes "per order of J. C. Wilson". They ask him to have expressmen acknowledge any damage on his "express receipt" if the shipment does not arrive "in good condition".
Date: July 22, 1951
Creator: Tri-State Produce Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Southern Pacific Lines to D. W. Kempner, July 9, 1951]

Claim acknowledgement from Southern Pacific Lines to D. W. Kempner.
Date: July 9, 1951
Creator: Southern Pacific Lines
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Return Receipt Card, July 29, 1953]

Return receipt card from the Post Office Department returned to D. W. Kempner for registered article No. 21571 delivered on July 29, 1953.
Date: July 29, 1953, 3:30 p.m.
Creator: United States. Post Office Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner, July 19, 1950]

Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner informing her that her suit was received for cleaning. They assure her that they will return it as soon as possible.
Date: July 19, 1950
Creator: Fishburn Cleaners
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner, July 20, 1950]

Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner informing her that her pleated dress has arrived and assuring her that they will return it as soon as possible.
Date: July 20, 1950
Creator: Fishburn Cleaners
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Semmes Nurseries to D. W. Kempner, July 10, 1950]

Card from Semmes Nurseries to D. W. Kempner informing him that they have marked his order for shipment for the date noted on his previous letter.
Date: July 10, 1950
Creator: Semmes Nurseries
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Invitation to Barbecue at Levin's]

Invitation from Levin's to D. W. and Jeane Kempner for a barbecue they are hosting on August 5, 1950.
Date: July 25, 1950
Creator: Levin's
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Lewis & Conger to D. W. Kempner, July 1950]

Postcard from Lewis & Conger to D. W. Kempner informing him that his order has been delayed because of a "temporary shortage of Odor Ban Deodorant."
Date: July 20, 1950
Creator: Lewis & Conger
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Bloomingdale Bros. to Jeane Bertig Kempner, July 10, 1951]

Postcard from Bloomingdale Bros. to Jeane Kempner informing her that they are unable to fulfill her order for butlers trousers because they are out of stock and will not be restocking in the near future.
Date: July 10, 1951
Creator: Bloomingdale Bros.
System: The Portal to Texas History