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Kansas City Southern (KCS) 59

A photograph postcard showing the Kansas City Southern (KCS) 59, 4-unit streamlined diesel-electric, on mixed freight train No. 88, between Howard and Page, OK, 91 cars, 40 mph.
Date: December 24, 1949
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Southern Railway (SOU) "KC-Florida Special"

A photograph postcard showing the Southern Railway #7, 2-8-0, Class G at Selma, AL. Stamped F.E. Ardrey, Jr.
Date: December 24, 1949
Creator: Ardrey, F. E., Jr.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Letter from D. B. McDaniel Cadillac Co. to D. W. Kempner, December 7, 1949]

Letter from D. B. McDaniel Cadillac Co. to D. W. Kempner acknowledging that he "has not been in for service" on his Cadillac "during the past 90 days". They express hope that their services have been satisfactory.
Date: December 7, 1949
Creator: D. B. McDaniel Cadillac Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Palo Verde Groves]

Postcard of a photo of Tex-Grove Fruit Co.'s Palo Verde Groves in Brownsville, Texas. The photo is taken from an aerial view and shows hundreds of trees near a river and a road. There is also a small white building at the center of the image. On the reverse is a form from Tex-Grove Fruit Co. to Daniel W. Kempner stating his order has been received and will be shipped on December 13.
Date: December 7, 1949
Creator: Tex-Grove Fruit Co.
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 of Palo Verde Groves]

Postcard of a photo of Tex-Grove Fruit Co.'s Palo Verde Groves in Brownsville, Texas. The photo is taken from an aerial view and shows hundreds of trees near a river and a road. There is also a small white building at the center of the image. On the reverse is a form from Tex-Grove Fruit Co. to Isaac H. Kempner stating his order has been received and will be shipped on November 15.
Date: November 15, 1949
Creator: Tex-Grove Fruit Co.
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

[Letter from E. B. Meyrowitz to D. W. Kempner, October 18, 1949]

Letter from E. B. Meyrowitz to D. W. Kempner informing him that they have received his recording barometer and letter. They assure him that they will follow up as soon as they have an estimate on the repair cost.
Date: October 18, 1949
Creator: E. B. Meyrowitz
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner, October 12, 1949]

Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner informing her that her dresses have arrived. They also state the cost of cleaning(?) different garments.
Date: October 12, 1949
Creator: Fishburn Cleaners
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Letter from Group Medical and Surgical Service to A. J. Hamon, October 10, 1949]

Letter from Group Medical and Surgical Service to A. J. Hamon informing them of the payment they sent to their doctor.
Date: October 10, 1949
Creator: Group Medical and Surgical Service
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from Charles E. St. Goar to Isaac Herbert Kempner, October 4, 1949]

Card with letter from Charles E. St. Goar to Isaac Herbert Kempner regarding the hurricanes in Galveston that he read in the paper. So, he's writing to check if they're okay since news has exaggerated about it.
Date: October 4, 1949
Creator: St. Goar, Charles E.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Letter from Lewis & Conger to D. W. Kempner, September 26, 1949]

Letter from Lewis & Conger to D. W. Kempner informing him that they do not carry gold fish bowls.
Date: September 26, 1949
Creator: Lewis & Conger
System: The Portal to Texas History

Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 499

A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 499, 2-8-2, narrow gauge, with Rocky Mountain Railroad Club excursion train in San Luis Valley, north of Villa Grove, CO, 6 cars, 20 mph.
Date: September 25, 1949
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma 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

[Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner, September 1, 1949]

Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner providing updates about a few garments and informing her that her "evening dresses" should have arrived. They offer to re-do any garments that are not satisfactory.
Date: September 1, 1949
Creator: Fishburn Cleaners
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Letter from D. B. McDaniel Cadillac Co. to D. W. Kempner, August 26, 1949]

Letter from D. B. McDaniel Cadillac Co. to D. W. Kempner requesting that he fill out a customer satisfaction survey.
Date: August 26, 1949
Creator: D. B. McDaniel Cadillac Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Letter from Southern Fern Growers, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, August 25, 1949]

Letter from Southern Fern Growers, Inc. to D. W. Kempner informing him that they will ship his order on September 9th. They estimate that the order will arrive on September 12th.
Date: August 25, 1949
Creator: Southern Fern Growers, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Walter Bros. to Daniel W. Kempner, August 22, 1949]

Postcard from Walter Bros. to Daniel W. Kempner thanking him for his order.
Date: August 22, 1949
Creator: Walter Bros.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 163 on "The Chief"

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 163, 4-unit diesel on No. 19, "Chief", on Raton Pass between Morley and Wootten, CO, 13 cars, 20 mph.
Date: August 21, 1949
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma 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

Union Pacific (UP) 823

A photograph postcard showing the Union Pacific 823, 4-8-4, on 2-24 down Sherman Hill above Buford WY, 15 cars, 35 mph.
Date: August 13, 1949
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 3809

A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 3809, 4-6-6-4, on westbound freight extra traveling downgrade near Red Buttes, WY, 50 cars, 60 mph.
Date: August 13, 1949
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 3813 & 4010

A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 3813, 4-6-6-4, and 4010, both 4-8-8-4, on westbound freight extra near Sherman, WY, 108 cars, 35 mph. A 3900-class locomotive on eastbound freight extra in foreground, running about 25 mph.
Date: August 13, 1949
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 3990 & 3952

A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 3990 and 3967, 4-6-6-4, both 4-6-6-4, on westbound freight extra, near Sherman, WY, 87 cars, 35 mph.
Date: August 13, 1949
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History