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[Postcard from Frank to Georgine M. Koester - November 3, 1906]

Postcard from an individual named Frank to Georgine[?] M. Koester in Kerrville, Texas. The front of the postcard has an image of City Park in Fort Worth with the Trinity River at center. Under the image is a note from Frank, who writes that he is in Fort Worth at the moment.
Date: November 3, 1906
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[David N. Myrick in a Buggy with a Horse]

Photograph of David N. Myrick sitting in a small wooden buggy hitched to a horse. Myrick poses with his right leg placed on his left thigh, and his hat tilted slightly obscured. The buggy is stopped on a dirt road, in front of a building with an arch entrance.
Date: November 28, 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dr. Leslie Eugene Kelton on the Back of a Mule]

Photograph of Dr. Leslie Eugene Kelton sitting on the back of a mule and holding a rifle. He wears a dark-colored outfit with a matching cap.
Date: November 22, 1935
Creator: Dickson, Tessie
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Dan and Minnie Tieman Weiss]

Photograph of Dan and Minnie Tieman Weiss posing together for a portrait in wedding clothes. The bride wears a floor-length wedding gown with a matching headdress and veil. She carries an elaborate bouquet with strings of flowers dangling from it. The groom wears a dark-colored suit with flowers pinned to his lapel. The couple stands arm-in-arm.
Date: November 1935
Creator: Winkelmann, Friedrich Christian, Sr.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the McLendon Hardware Company Building]

Postcard of the McLendon Hardware Company Building, which printed text on the front of the card describes as "one of the most ornate commercial bldgs. in the South. The home of the largest hardware business in Texas." Handwritten text on the front of the card reads "I miss you very much, Mrs. B."
Date: November 11, 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Sealy Residence]

Postcard of George Sealy's mansion taken from outside the front gate. Text Text on the upper left-hand margin reads: "*Where Mr Joe Wren lives." Text toward the bottom of the photograph reads "Sealy Residence, 25th & Broadway. Galveston." Text on the bottom margin reads "Please take note that there is a 'sidewalk' here, not steps. Many thanks for the postals." Text on the right margin reads "Give my best to tall. S.C.F. 11-30-08." Text on the back of the card reads "It's 'a good thing,' I was not in Waco when 'my friend' was 'put out of the way,' what a time there would have been!" This text is accompanied by a drawing of an older woman with glasses, a tight bun and a long dark dress. The card is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard.
Date: November 30, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of C.M Patillo's Home]

Postcard of C. M. Patillo's home in Stamford, Texas. A large, green, 2.5 story house is seen from a diagonal view. Vines grow along the left side of the porch, and low, wire fencing surrounds the house. Text on the back of the card reads "How is latin? I like it fine out here, tho' it is already very cold. Snowed yesterday! nearly all day. Give my kindest regards to all of the teachers, there that I know. Tell Jennie "hello." Minnie Elliot." The card is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco.
Date: November 13, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Harbor at Galveston]

Postcard of a harbor in Galveston where two boats are moored. Debris litters the concrete on the edge of the harbor, and several large industrial structures rise up in the distance. Handwritten print on the front of the postcard reads "this is not snow— just shell. Not egg shell either." Cursive handwriting at the bottom reads "Just a little different from the fleet of Waco." The card is addressed to Miss Jennie Forsgard of Waco.
Date: November 2, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Virginia Ebeth Powell to Mrs. S. E. Powell Sr. - November 1, 1921]

Postcard to Mrs. S. E. Powell, Sr. in Oglesby, Texas from Virginia E[?] Powell in Houston, Texas. Virginia writes about arriving in Houston with her mother. The front of the postcard depicts a small footbridge over a creek in Sam Houston Park in Houston, Texas. The bridge connects concrete footpaths on both sides of the creek, and is situated in front of large ferns and small red pavilions and buildings.
Date: November 1, 1921
Creator: Powell, Virginia Ebeth
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard Sent from J. Kat to Rhea C. - November 29, 1917]

Postcard sent from J. Kat[?] in Galveston to Rhea C[?] in Dallas with well wishes for Thanksgiving. The front of the postcard is a photograph of Hotel Galvez in Galveston, Texas.
Date: November 29, 1917
Creator: Kat, J.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Benjamin Etter to Frank Etter - November 1918]

Postcard from Benjamin Etter to Frank Etter in Dallas County, Iowa, sent in care of Harry Keller, discussing daily life in Camp MacArthur. The front of the postcard depicts field artillery at Camp MacArthur, Waco, loaded on wooden wagons with a company of soldiers organized behind the artillery.
Date: 1918-11-XX
Creator: Etter, Benjamin
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 30, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 30, 1918]

Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke regarding his telegrams to the local board and S.D. Leidesdorf. He will be doing manual labor again, and his pictures will be developed soon.
Date: November 30, 1918
Creator: Suyker, Hector
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 28, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 28, 1918]

Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing the meal he ate for thanksgiving, he learned that the large package he received was not from hid friend but from his boss.
Date: November 28, 1918
Creator: Suker, Hector
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 29, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 29, 1918]

Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing how if he does not hear about discharge he will send telegrams to the local board and to his boss to say he is needed at home. He was annoyed at having to do manual labor, and he was caught slacking off.
Date: November 29, 1918
Creator: Suyker, Hector
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 27, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 27, 1918]

Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing the possibility of his boss, Mr. Leidesdorf, helping him get discharged earlier, rumors about a physical exam and his plans for how to get back to New York when he is discharged. The weather has been bad and the camp maybe changed.
Date: November 27, 1918
Creator: Suyker, Hector
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 26, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 26, 1918]

Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing how he avoids hard work, Mac returned to Texas and brought his film camera. The weather is all there is to discuss and he wishes he could be with Emma during Thanksiving.
Date: November 26, 1918
Creator: Suyker, Hector
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 24, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 24, 1918]

Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing some shows he saw with Smith, the rigorous bunk inspection, and the rumors going around camp discussing discharge.
Date: November 24, 1918
Creator: Suyker, Hector
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 27, 1917] (open access)

[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 27, 1917]

Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing the movie he saw with other soldiers, the camp rumors about discharge, and updates from his day.
Date: November 25, 1917
Creator: Suyker, Hector
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 23, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 23, 1918]

Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing Emma's hurt feelings over a previous leter, the lack of work he had for the day, and a package he received from Wright.
Date: November 23, 1918
Creator: Suyker, Hector
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 22, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 22, 1918]

Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing the candy she sent, writing discharge papers, and an order from camp headquarters regarding dismissing some men.
Date: November 22, 1918
Creator: Suyker, Hector
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 21, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 21, 1918]

Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing all the news from Emma"s letter. He's glad to hear his father is well, talks about the food and their future wedding. Hector mentions the most recent rumors from camp regarding discharge.
Date: November 21, 1918
Creator: Suyker, Hector
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 18, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 18, 1918]

Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing an article written by the Secretary of War, going to the movies, and the letters sent to him by Achilles and Demuth.
Date: November 18, 1918
Creator: Suyker, Hector
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 19, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 19, 1918]

Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing the way lieutenants are making sure nobody slacks o, Mac going back to camp and bringing his camera. The company will have their photo taken and the weather may effect that.
Date: November 19, 1918
Creator: Suyker, Hector
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 17, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 17, 1918]

Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing a walk he took with other soldiers, rumors from camp about discharge, and that he wants Gene to mail a journal for when he is able to return to work.
Date: November 17, 1918
Creator: Suyker, Hector
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History