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["Business Section" of downtown Rosenberg, TX]

Photographic postcard of downtown Rosenberg, TX, late 1940s. Intersection of Ave H and 3rd Street. Street light at top of photo. Photo at bottom reads: BUSINESS SECTION, ROSENBERG, TEX.
Date: 1949
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

["Welcome to Rosenberg" sign in downtown Rosenberg, TX]

Photographic postcard of downtown Rosenberg, TX, late 1940s. View along Ave H. Welcome to Rosenberg lighted sign featured at center. On reverse is note from Emma Phillippi to brother Norveil Phillippi and family. postmarked June 12, 1949, Rosenberg. Gulf station in background. Schaffers Drug Store on right.
Date: June 12, 1949
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Lead and Zinc Mines

Photograph of a postcard of Lead and Zinc Mines in northeastern Oklahoma. Published by MWM, Aurora, MO, postmarked June 3, 1949.
Date: June 3, 1949
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Postcard of Texas Pre-Civil War Houses, Boerne, Texas]

Postcard of Texan houses built before the American Civil War. The postcard features two photographs of two houses on the front, with the caption "Early Texas Houses. Built Before Civil War. Many Still In And Near Boerne, Texas," and an invitation to Boerne's Centennial celebration. The photographs are of a two-story, gabled wooden house (on the left) with a staircase on the left side of the house, leading up to a doorway on the second story, and a small, one-story stone house (on the right) with three windows and a door on the left side. The back of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 1949~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Texas Pre-Civil War Houses in Boerne, Texas]

Postcard of Texan houses built before the American Civil War. The postcard features two photographs - one of a one-story house, and one of a two-story house - on the front, with the caption "Early Texas Houses. Built Before Civil War. Many Still In And Near Boerne, Texas," and an invitation to Boerne's Centennial celebration. The photographs are of cabin style houses - the one on the right is made from wood and the one on the left is made from stones and wood. The house on the left has an overhang at the front, while the house on the right has an opening through the center. The back of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 1949~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Mabel to Mrs. M. E. Wise, November 28, 1949]

Postcard from Mabel to Mrs. M. E. Wise, thanking her for her letter, sending her apologies that Mrs. Wise's father is unwell, and promising to explain why she will be unable to visit Boulder, Colorado until February. The front of the postcard features a photograph of two women standing on a large rock inside a dark cavern. Both women are wearing trousers and t-shirts, and the woman on the right has her hair pulled back into small draped turban. They are illuminated by a light from somewhere on the ground, which also reveals the large rock formations on the cave wall behind them. At their feet is a sign that reads, "Visit Cascade Caverns." The name of the cave, "Tobacco Room," is printed at the top of the postcard.
Date: November 28, 1949
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Nathan's, March 31, 1949]

Postcard from Nathan's, "The Fashion Center of Galveston," providing details of the Galveston County Welfare director's meeting for their 1949 campaign.
Date: April 1, 1949, 7:00 p.m.
Creator: Nathan's
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Company to D. W. Kempner]

Postcard from the American Florist Supply Company to D. W. Kempner. It is advertising a special offer for bales of solid Rattan Bamboo cane stakes.
Date: 1949
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Letter from Willoughby's to D. W. Kempner, March 12, 1949]

Letter from Willoughbys to D. W. Kempner informing him that his order has been shipped.
Date: April 12, 1949
Creator: Willoughby's
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, May 3, 1949]

Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner informing him that they have shipped his order of florist supplies via express mail.
Date: May 3, 1949
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, May 17, 1949]

Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, informing him that they have acquired "a gallon size" of Jones Ant Killer. They tell him that the price is $8.00 per gallon if he still wishes to buy some.
Date: May 17, 1949
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, May 19, 1949]

Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner informing him that his order of Jones Ant Killer has been shipped via express mail. It also states that one gallon of Jones Ant Killer is not included on the shipment because it is on back order.
Date: May 19, 1949
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, June 3, 1949]

Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, informing him that they have shipped his order by parcel post.
Date: June 3, 1949
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, April 5, 1949]

Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner informing him that his order of florist supplies has been shipped via express mail. They also state that the order does not include Antrol liquid because it has not arrived from the factory.
Date: April 5, 1949
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Card from W. G. Farrier Orchards, June 28, 1949]

Card from W. G. Farrier Orchards to Daniel Kempner regarding a shipment of Elberta Peaches. An invoice is said to be mailed at the time of shipment. A one-cent stamp of Thomas Jefferson is at the top right corner.
Date: June 28, 1949
Creator: W. G. Farrier Orchards
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Sam Bass Headstone Postcard]

Postcard with a photo of the headstone of infamous outlaw, Sam Bass, seen featured on the front. Text on the back of the postcard describes the outlaw's crimes and death, as well as the slow destruction of the headstone and community efforts to replace it.
Date: [1949..1955]
Creator: Sam Bass Cafe
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the Southwest Review to D. W. Kempner, January 2, 1949]

Postcard from the Southwest Review to D. W. Kempner acknowledging and thanking him for his "renewal subscription".
Date: January 2, 1949
Creator: Southwest Review
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Hammacher Schlemmer to D. W. Kempner, November 9, 1949]

Postcard from Hammacher Schlemmer to D. W. Kempner informing him that they were unable to fulfill his order because they are out of the item he requested.
Date: November 9, 1949
Creator: Hammacher Schlemmer
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from The Pullman Company to D. W. Kempner, February 17, 1949]

Postcard from The Pullman Company to D. W. Kempner acknowledging "receipt of [his] application for refund" and assuring him that they are working on his case.
Date: February 17, 1949
Creator: Pullman Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Cooley's Gardens to D. W. Kempner, August 19, 1949]

Postcard from Cooley's Gardens to D. W. Kempner informing him that they have shipped his order of irises via parcel post.
Date: August 19, 1949
Creator: Cooley's Gardens
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Cooley's Gardens to D. W. Kempner, July 5, 1949]

Postcard from Cooley's Gardens to D. W. Kempner informing him that his order has been received and booked for shipment in August.
Date: July 5, 1949
Creator: Cooley's Gardens
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from W. G. Farrier Orchards to D. W. Kempner, July 20, 1949]

Postcard from W. G. Farrier Orchards to D. W. Kempner informing him that they have shipped the peaches he ordered.
Date: July 20, 1949
Creator: W. G. Farrier Orchards
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Reservation Card from the Galveston Artillery Club, 1949]

Blank reservation card from the Galveston Artillery Club requesting information on whether or not the recipient will be able to attend the 1949 Annual "Beach Combers" party.
Date: 1949
Creator: Galveston Artillery Club
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner, January 24, 1949]

Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner informing her that they have done everything they can to clean an evening slip but are unable to do anything for the mildew. They offer to re-dye it red or black, but warn her that it may not work to cover the spots.
Date: January 24, 1949
Creator: Fishburn Cleaners
System: The Portal to Texas History