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Advertising postal card for complete O. Henry collection
Advertisement offering 274 O. Henry stories in one volume.
Date:
October 1926
Creator:
Literary Digest
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Os-Aple Jubilee Week Parade]
The 'Os-Aple' jubilee was the 1912 celebration marking 60 years of existence for the City named 'El Paso'. El Paso was originally settled and named as the Franklin Settlement in 1849. The Franklin Settlement was later renamed to 'El Paso' in 1852; hence the 1912 jubilee celebration for the City of El Paso, Texas. According to the El Paso Herald, 24 October 1912 front page, "Military Parade Proves Jubilee's Biggest Feature - Over Two Thousand Infantrymen, Cavalrymen, Artillerymen, Hospital Corps Men, and Signal Men march to the Stirring Music of Military Bands and the Wild Applause of Americans. Gen Steever Reviews the Parade" ..... "Gen E.Z. Steever led the parade followed by Capt. Geo S. Simonds, acting as chief of staff, and the general's aide-de-camp." From the El Paso Herald, 23 October 1912, front page; 'Chief Os-Aple Smokes Pipe of Peace - Arrives With His Retinue, Joins His Princes Wanda [sic] and Gets Key to City - Greeted by the El Paso Citizens". Postcard message reads: "A division of the great military parade here over 2500 were in line representing, infantry, cavalry, signal corps, heavy artillery. This is El Paso's Os-Apel [sic] Jubilee week something doing every day, Walter". Addressed …
Date:
October 24, 1912
Creator:
Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Arrival of Natural Gas in Marshall from Caddo Field May 24, 1909
Color tinted halftone postcard of the arrival of natural gas in Marshall, Texas, from Caddo Field. It is a dramatic nighttime view of a crowd standing in front of the Harrison County courthouse looking at a large flame atop a high gas standpipe anchored by wires to the ground. The caption at the bottom of the image describes the event: "Arrival of natural gas in Marshall from Caddo Field, May 24, 1909. Length of pipe line 25 miles, pressure 185 pounds. Marshall Gas Co., Marshall, Texas. Parker-Corti Photo." The postmark on the back is dated 1909, and the writer claims to have been among the crowd in the image. It is addressed to Mrs. John T. Gose, Shelbina, Missouri. Printed on the left edge of the back: "Made by Chilton Printing Co., Phila., Pa., U.S.A.
Date:
October 6, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Baltimore & Ohio (B & O) "The Cincinnatian"
A photograph postcard showing Baltimore & Ohio (B & O) #7614, 4-6-2, hauling coal, streamlined for service on the "Cincinnatian", Grafton, WV. Builder Baldwin Locomotive Works, March, 1927
Date:
October 1, 1947
Creator:
Fales, Bruce D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Beaumont Country Club]
Postcard of of the Beaumont County Club house with pier and boathouse in the foreground. The Beaumont Country Club was formed in 1906 on a hill overlooking the Neches River on a hundred acres of land. Printed at the top left of the postcard is "Country Club House, BEAUMONT, Texas." Printed on the back of the postcard is the following information related to the postcard's creation: "Made in Germany. D.J. Hicks, Importer and Publisher, Beaumont, Texas" and "G.A.P.C.M. Co., N.Y." Handwritten on the back of the postcard, "Dear Julia - This is Sunday and we are busy as ever. I will write a letter tomorrow Hoping this will find you well and happy Mamma." The card is addressed to Mrs. Julia Stafford, Meridian Mississippi (Meridian Norman's College).
Date:
October 18, 1909
Creator:
D. J. Hicks
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Brazos River by Camp MacArthur]
Postcard of the Brazos River with various vegetation and rock formations along the river bed. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Brazos River. Near Camp MacArthur in Waco Texas. © F. Mann 10-11-17."
Date:
October 11, 1917
Creator:
Mann, Fred
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Card from Fishburn Cleaners to D. W. Kempner, October 13, 1948]
Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to D. W. Kempner informing him that his ties were received for cleaning and assuring him that they will be returned as soon as possible.
Date:
October 13, 1948
Creator:
Fishburn Cleaners
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Card from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner, October 6, 1948]
Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner informing her that her ladies suit has been received for dyeing.
Date:
October 6, 1948
Creator:
Fishburn Cleaners
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Card from George H. Mellen Co. to D. W. Kempner, October 22, 1948]
Letter from George H. Mellen, Co. to D. W. Kempner advising him that they do not have any "Maidenhair or large leaf Farleynse Ferns".
Date:
October 22, 1948
Creator:
George H. Mellen, Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cattle Grazing with Cowhands]
Photograph of Brahman cattle spread-out grazing in pasture at Round-Up McFaddin Ranch with cowhands on horseback in the background.
Date:
October 4, 1917
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Central High School in Waco]
Postcard of Waco Central High School, a large, two-story brick building with three rows of windows, with a row of trees in the foreground. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Waco, Texas. High School." There is a handwritten note on the front of the postcard: "Mrs. R. B. H. Our new address is 1418 S. 7th St. Waco. Think you would write. Don't seem like the same old town without you." There is also a handwritten note on the back of the postcard.
Date:
October 7, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (CBQ) 3119
A photograph postcard showing Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (CBQ) 3119, 2-8-0, with a stockcar, Denver, CO.
Date:
October 3, 1948
Creator:
Kindig, Richard H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Chicago Great Western (CGW) 272
A photograph postcard showing Chicago Great Western (CGW) 272, 2-6-2 (Alco class F-4), on turntable at Mankato, MN.
Date:
October 8, 1938
Creator:
Wood, Sylvan R.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (RI) 99-95
A photograph postcard showing the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (CRIP, RI, or ROCK) 99-95 diesel, westbound near Romero, TX, 81 cars.
Date:
October 6, 1947
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (RI) 630 on "Imperial"
A photograph postcard showing the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (CRIP, RI, or ROCK) 630, diesel, on No. 39, "Imperial" near Rehm, TX, 14 cars.
Date:
October 6, 1947
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (RI) 3030
A photograph postcard showing the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (CRIP, RI, or ROCK) 3030, 2-10-2, westbound leaving Dalhart, TX, 58 cars.
Date:
October 6, 1947
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (RI) 5063
A photograph postcard showing the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (CRIP, RI, or ROCK) 5063, 4-8-4, at Denver, CO.
Date:
October 3, 1942
Creator:
Kindig, Richard H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (RI) Streamliner 630 on "The Imperial"
A photograph postcard showing the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (CRIP, RI, or ROCK) 630, 4-6-2, diesel streamliner (A + B units) on passenger train No. 39, "The Imperial", west of Dalhart, TX, 14 cars, 60 mph.
Date:
October 6, 1947
Creator:
Kindig, Richard H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (RI) Streamliners 99 & 95
A photograph postcard showing the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (CRIP, RI, or ROCK) diesel streamliners 99 & 95 (A-B-A unit) on westbound freight train near Romero. TX, 81 cars, 50 mph.
Date:
October 6, 1947
Creator:
Kindig, Richard H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Chief Morgan
Photograph of Kiowa Chief Morgan in Hobart, OK. Printed by Curteich, Chicago, IL. Published by H. E. Johnston & Son, Hobart, OK, postmarked October 29, 1907.
Date:
October 29, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Chief Seattle
Photograph of Siwash Chief Seattle. Published by E.P. Charlton & Co., Seattle, WA, postmarked October 31, 1907.
Date:
October 31, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Colorado & Southern (C&S) 907 & 908
A photograph postcard showing Colorado & Southern (C&S) 907 and 908, both 2-10-2, double-heading a freight extra, southbound, near Wolhurst, CO, 30 mph. [see also 2008.008.6687, taken just seconds before this one, by Richard Kindig]
Date:
October 31, 1942
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Columbus and Greenville (C&G) 504
A photograph postcard showing Columbus & Greenville (C&G, also called the "CAGY") 504, 2-8-2, Stewart, MS; originally the Fort Smith & Western (FSW) 24, sold to the C&G. [see also 2008.008.7097 & 7149]
Date:
October 4, 1940
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Company Street at Camp MacArthur]
Postcard of a dirt road lined with tents on both sides and a group of five soldiers in uniform and hats on the right and two soldiers standing on the left; there are other soldiers, houses, and telephone poles in the background. Printed on the front of the postcard: "No. 1. A Company Street. Camp MacArthur, Waco Texas. © F. Mann. 10/20/17."
Date:
October 20, 1917
Creator:
Mann, Fred
System:
The Portal to Texas History