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[Postcard of Abilene State Park]
Postcard of a stone stairway leading up a grassy hill to a long building. Typed text on the postcard says "Approach to Recreation Center, Abilene State Park, Abilene, Texas." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Barkeley says "Dear Helen and all: This is the state park of Abilene- about 20 miles away from the city. Received that great post card yesterday. Glad to hear the candy arrived safely and was enjoyed. As ever "Woodrow."
Date:
May 16, 1944
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Abilene, Texas Post Office and Court House]
Postcard of a large yellow building, with text that says "United States Post Office, Abilene, Texas." A handwritten note addressed to Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Dear Helen and All, Seems as tho you are getting quite a number of cards in the mail so I will send a few of Abilene. Received your card today. Have read some of Ernie Pyles columns in the Fort Worth paper. Tonite it is a bit cooler. than usual. Had another piece of watermelon. Bro Woodrow."
Date:
August 4, 1944
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Bluebonnet Field]
Postcard of a field of bluebonnets, with text that says "Blue Bonnets, The State Flower of Texas." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Barkeley says "Dear Helen and all- Here are the Bluebonnets but have not seen any yet that we are certain that they are the right ones. This is Sunday and a real fine day- Warm and a nice breeze. As ever, Woodrow."
Date:
May 14, 1944
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Camp Barkeley, Texas]
Postcard with text that says "Greetings from Camp Barkeley Texas." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Barkeley says "Dear Helen and all - The radio is playing Mary Doats. Today was chilly but by tonite the sun came out and looks as if we might have a nice day tomorrow. Listened to Jack Benny Sunday- Kay Kaycer is now on. Had a pint of ice cream tonite. Bro Woodrow."
Date:
March 1, 1944
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Chanctonbury Ring in Washington, Sussex]
Postcard with an illustration of a town in the country, with a horse pulling a cart on the street. Typed text on the back of the photo says "Chanctonbury Ring, Washington, Sussex." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania says, "Dear Helen and all. This is a typical scene of this country and represents it quite well. The fireplace is doing quite well and we just had a little food with some toasted bread over the fire place. Snowing a bit out now. Bro Woodward, Woodrow W. Aten."
Date:
November 14, 1944
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Crab Orchard Lake, Marion, Illinois]
Postcard of a group of people standing on a dock and swimming nearby in Crab Orchard Lake at Marion, Illinois. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says, "Hello all. Will probably arrive Thursday- trip has been fine so far. Am stopping off to see Lt. Crews. He is still alive. Woodrow."
Date:
June 19, 1944
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Fort Phantom Hill]
Postcard of Fort Phantom Hill in Abilene, Texas. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Dear Helen and all- Was on a picnic today and climbed Castle Peak and have a little sun burn as a [?] of the very nice day. We have had several hard showers including a little hail. Things have turned green again. Doesn't take long for them to turn brown. As ever, Woodrow."
Date:
May 21, 1944
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Hendrick Memorial Hospital]
Postcard of Hendrick Memorial Hospital in Abilene, Texas. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Dear Helen & all: Quite a nice day and now is a little warm. Received a letter from Fred today. Had a letter from Al Saturday and also one from the staff. We are plenty busy right now. As ever, Woodrow."
Date:
August 21, 1944
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Terra-Cotta Tourist Court and Hotel, Arkadelphia, Arkansas]
Postcard of a row of white buildings next to a road, with text that says "Terra-Cota Tourist Court and Hotel, At Junction of U.S. 67 and State No. 7, 4 Miles North of Arkadelphia, Ark." A handwritten note addressed to Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Barkeley says "Dear Helen & all- Arrived safely at 2/38 3 July, had a nice trip. The weather we relatively cool and had on partial flap - a small nail. Drove 133 miles the first day- Woodrow."
Date:
July 4, 1944
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Wooten Hotel]
Postcard of Wooten Hotel in Abilene, Texas, seen at night. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Hello all- This is Friday nite and it was quite a warm day too. Tomorrow the Battalion has a picnic at Circa park and we are leaving at 1100. Should be here to see some of these places. Should be seeing some others soon. We are quite busy now. Always, Woodrow."
Date:
August 11, 1944
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Borderland Citrus Groves to Harris Leon Kempner, November 14, 1944]
Letter from Borderland Citrus Groves to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning that they'll give him the best quality of pinks, and that shipment will be made on November 16th. They also acknowledge his order and that they'll do the shipment for the order to be delivered in early Christmas.
Date:
November 14, 1944
Creator:
Borderland Citrus Groves
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of T.J.S. Caldwell in Sailor Uniform]
Postcard of T.J.S. (Ted) Caldwell wearing a sailor uniform and standing near a sidewalk, with a street and building in the background. A handwritten note on the back addressed to Mrs. Ida in Beaumont, TX from Camp MacDonough in Plattsuburgh, NY says "Dear Aunt Ida, I wear a little different uniform now but this picture is very good. I hope you like it. When are you coming to Huntington? I hope to be there around the 25 of Aug. I would love to see you if you are going to be there. All my love to you. Ted."
Date:
August 6, 1944
Creator:
Caldwell, T.J.S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[First Presbyterian Church in Gainesville, Texas]
Postcard image of the First Presbyterian Church in Gainesville, Texas that is positioned from a side front view. The church is designed with early Gothic features such as pointed archways, and a large spire. Greenery is visible growing up the side of the front of the church. William A. Cann of St. Louis designed the church edifice.
Date:
1944
Creator:
Cann, William A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from F. W. Cooke to Jeane Kempner, February 11, 1944]
Postcard from F. W. Cooke to Jeane Kempner, thanking her for the clippings she sent.
Date:
February 11, 1944
Creator:
Cooke, F. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from F. W. Cooke to Jeane Kempner, May 11, 1944]
Postcard from F. W. Cooke to Jeane Kempner thanking her for the "pile of April clippings" sent to them by Miss Raphael.
Date:
May 11, 1944
Creator:
Cooke, F. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Dunlap Custom Shirt Shop to Isaac H. Kempner, July 26, 1944]
Postal card with letter from Dunlap Custom Shirt Shop to Isaac H. Kempner informing him that while they do repairs they are currently to busy to take his repair order.
Date:
July 26, 1944
Creator:
Dunlap Custom Shirt Shop
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Fayette County Court House, August 29, 1944]
Postcard with a photograph of the Fayette County Court House in La Grange, Texas and a handwritten message on the back from "Pastor" to Mr. H. E. Hill saying that he will see him when he gets back.
Date:
August 29, 1944
Creator:
Fox Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT) "Katy" 312
A photograph postcard showing the Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT) "Katy" 312, 4-4-0, on passenger Train No. 53, near Altus, OK, 2 cars.
Date:
January 16, 1944
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT) "Katy" 314
A photograph postcard showing the Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT) "Katy" 314, 4-4-0, on a passenger train No. 53, near Altus, OK, 2 cars.
Date:
January 23, 1944
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT) "Katy" 314
A photograph postcard showing the Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT) "Katy" 314, 4-4-0, on passenger Train No. 53, standing at the Katy Depot, OK. [see also 2008.008.0577 for a photo of MKT 312 loco at the same site, on 10/6/1945]
Date:
1944/1946
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Santa Fe (ATSF) 926 & 1651 Pulling the "Super Chief"
A photograph postcard of Santa Fe (ATSF) locomotives 926 and 1651, 2-10-2's, helping two-unit diesel No. 15 (A-B) up Raton Pass with passenger Train No. 17 "Super Chief", westbound between Wootten and Morley, CO.
Date:
April 9, 1944
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Santa Fe (ATSF) 936
A photograph postcard of Santa Fe (ATSF) 936, 2-10-2, pushing at rear of freight train double-headed by locomotives 1797 and 3811, westbound up Raton Pass, just below Morley, CO. [See 2008.008.6476]
Date:
April 9, 1944
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Santa Fe (ATSF) 1793
A photograph postcard showing the Santa Fe (ATSF) 1793, 2-8-8-0, coming down Raton Pass light, below Lynn, NM.
Date:
April 9, 1944
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Santa Fe (ATSF) 1797
A photograph postcard of Santa Fe (ATSF) 1797, 2-8-8-2, coming down Raton Pass light after double-heading on the "The Chief", just below Morley, CO.
Date:
April 9, 1944
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History