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[Postcard of Jefferson Davis Monument]

Postcard of the Jefferson Davis Monument in Fairview, Kentucky. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "This is the first day of [?] and it was one swell day as far as weather & everything else is concerned. There was nothing at all exciting but it does take time to get into operation. We'll have more to report later. Bro Woodrow."
Date: September 13, 1943
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Southwest Desert Scenery]

The postcard caption reads: Typical southwestern scenery, showing [sic] sandy character of the country. Desert foliage and mountains. Visible in this desert scene are many wild yucca plants and the desert mountains in the background. The prominent plant here is the Yucca plant or Yucca carnerosana also known as the Giant Spanish Dagger. This postcard was addressed and mailed to; Miss G.M. Horne, Portland, Maine. The date is September, 13, 1918. The author of the postcard is Walter Horne. The postcard message reads: Went to church yesterday to register; the first time since you and I went in Pueblo. Hope you are well. I am ok this summer, but awfully busy and lots of trouble. I leave tomorrow for good probably. He has been in Deming and hasn't been over to El Paso for eight months. Will have the 5 galleries & photo business to run alone. Walter. Duplicate postcard of WH-PC-199-020.
Date: September 13, 1918
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard: Mexican Print Collection]

Postcard advertising an exhibit of selections from the Mexican Print Collection. The exhibit was held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas and ran from September 13th, 1996 to October 12th, 1996. The front of the postcard features a drawing of a woman with long hair and slightly squinted eyes. The drawing is labeled: "Lacandon Woman by Raúl Anguiano."
Date: September 13, 1996
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History

Southern Pacific (SP) 2601

A photograph postcard showing the Southern Pacific (SP) 2601, 2-8-0, working hard on Beaumont Hill on the Los Angeles Division, helping 5012, 4-10-2 on head end. Three more helpers were spaced in train, No.'s 4021, 2-8-8-2; 3756, 2-10-2 & 3612, 2-10-2, none of which are seen in picture. El Casco, CA.
Date: September 13, 1946
Creator: Peterson, Frank J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Southern Pacific (SP) 4305 & 4451 on "Sunset Limited"

A photograph postcard showing the Southern Pacific (SP) 4305, 4-8-2, on passenger Train No. 2, "Sunset Limited", heading east up Beaumont hill, near Redlands, CA. Locomotive 4451 helping.
Date: September 13, 1946
Creator: Peterson, Frank J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Postal Card from R. N. Eddleman & Company to Stanley E. Kempner, September 13, 1944]

Postal card with letter from R. N. Eddleman & Company to Stanley E. Kempner mentioning that they will pay $9.00 per share for General Crude Oil company capital stock, and that its is subject to confirmation.
Date: September 13, 1944
Creator: R. N. Eddleman & Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Letter from Southern Fern Growers, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, September 13, 1949]

Letter from Southern Fern Growers, Inc. to D. W. Kempner thanking him for his fern order and letting him know it should arrive the same day the card will.
Date: September 13, 1949
Creator: Southern Fern Growers, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Return Receipt Card for Harris Leon Kempner, September 13, 1954]

Return receipt card from the Post Office Department returned to Harris Leon Kempner for registered article No. 21644 delivered on September 13, 1954.
Date: September 13, 1954
Creator: United States. Post Office Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Fire at Night]

Postcard of a large fire at night. The caption on the image reads, "Night View: C. L. Perkins No 5 on Fire 9-13-1919 Flowin 4000 BBLS Oil & 10,000,000 Ft Gas Ranger, TEX."
Date: September 13, 1919
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Jamestown Steamer From Norfolk & Wahsington Line]

Postcard of a ship as seen from the side with three levels, many flags including two American flags, and a large black steam column. "With love from Leonora," is written below the picture. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Beaumont Texas."
Date: September 13, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Man and Woman in Field]

Postcard of a man wearing a red tunic, dark pants and hat, and white tunic standing in a field with a woman in a red dress and red hat wearing a white apron. Both of their heads are bowed in prayer, a basket sitting on the ground between them, with a laden wooden wheelbarrow set beside the woman and a pitchfork stuck in the ground beside the man. The letter written on the horizon reads as follows, "My dear Mamie, Did you get home safe? My address is 1225 E. Ave. Huntington. Good bye." The postcard is addressed to Mamie McFaddin 1316 Calder Ave. Beaumont Texas."
Date: September 13, 1906
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Puppy]

Postcard of a drawn puppy sitting on its hindquarters with a short message reading, "I wish I had a sweetheart." The letter on the front and back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Texas. 1906 McFaddin Ave."
Date: September 13, 1910
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Seneca Lake in Watkins, New York]

Postcard of a lake behind the treeline. The scene is described as "View of Seneca Lake from Oakwood Park." The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Tex 1906 McFaddin Ave."
Date: September 13, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Grottoes on Lovers' Retreat]

Postcard of the grottoes on lovers' retreat in Mineral Wells, Texas. The postcard is addressed to Miss Maggie Peache of Marshall, Texas.
Date: September 13, 1933
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Mesquite Street]

Postcard of Mesquite Street in Mineral Wells, Texas. The postcard is addressed to Mrs. R. S. Johnson of Fort Worth, Texas.
Date: September 13, 1933
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Woman Looking at Locket]

Postcard of a brown haired woman wearing a brown and cream colored dress looking inside an open locket. The scene is described as "The Old Miniature." The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "Do I know you? I think I should, judging from the number of times Jim has spoken to me of you. We spent yesterday in Calvert - am very sorry I could not make Beaumont a short visit this summer. Clem." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mammie McFaddin, 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 13, 1910
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History