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[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. Yerkes, May 11, 1944]

Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her father Fred discussing flying a Douglass A-24 dive bomber (pictured on the postcard), receiving a wristwatch from him, and her coming work.
Date: May 11, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. Yerkes, May 3, 1944]

Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her father Fred discussing ferrying P-47s and P-51s. The card features an image of four US Army Air Forces P-47Ds flying in formation.
Date: May 3, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Mrs. Bob Hale to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1961]

Postcard from Mrs. Bob Hale to Truett Latimer asking that he raise the tax on liquor and cigarettes.
Date: May 8, 1961
Creator: Hale, Mrs. Bob
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Mrs. A. O. Miles to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1961]

Postcard from Mrs. A. O. Miles to Truett Latimer.
Date: May 8, 1961
Creator: Miles, Mrs. A. O.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Beulah McKinney to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1961]

Postcard from Beulah McKinney to Truett Latimer suggesting that the tax on liquor, cigarettes and other non-essientials be raised.
Date: May 8, 1961
Creator: McKinney, Beulah
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Helen Duck to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1961]

Postcard from Helen Duck to Truett Latimer saying that they should have more tax on cigarettes and alcoholic beverages.
Date: May 8, 1961
Creator: Duck, Helen
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Nolan Boyd to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1961]

Postcard from Mrs. Nolan Boyd to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer expressing her support for a general sales tax and increased taxes on liquor and cigarettes.
Date: May 8, 1961
Creator: Boyd, Nolan
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Mrs. Regina Smith to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1961]

Postcard from Mrs. Regina Smith to Truett Latimer stating that she is for better schools to raise funds. She also suggests a sales tax.
Date: May 8, 1916
Creator: Smith, Mrs. Regina
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Mrs. Josephine Estes to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1961]

Postcard from Mrs. Josephine Estes to Truett Latimer stating that she is in favor of the general sales tax.
Date: May 8, 1961
Creator: Estes, Mrs. Josephine
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Randolph Owens to Truett Latimer, May 6, 1957]

Postcard from Randolph Owens to Truett Latimer asking him to support House Bill 79.
Date: May 6, 1957
Creator: Owens, Randolph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from R. W. Stewart to Truett Latimer, May 6, 1957]

Postcard from R. W. Stewart to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer requesting his support for HB 79.
Date: May 6, 1957
Creator: Stewart, R. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Alan R. Patrick to Truett Latimer, May 6, 1957]

Postcard from Alan R. Patrick to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer asking him to vote for HB 79.
Date: May 6, 1957
Creator: Patrick, Alan R.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from C. D. Pilgrim to Truett Latimer, May 7, 1957]

Postcard from C. D. Pilgrim to Truett Latimer discussing Pilgrim's support for House Bill 79. He writes that all the men at his fires station are in favor of it and asks Latimer to support it.
Date: May 7, 1957
Creator: Pilgrim, C. D.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Milton Tatum to Truett Latimer, May 7, 1957]

Postcard from Milton Tatum to Truett Latimer asking him to support House Bill 79.
Date: May 7, 1957
Creator: Tatum, Milton
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Dick Neuley to Truett Latimer, May 13, 1955]

Postcard from Dick Neuley to Truett Latimer which reads, "This is a letter which I have sent to Sen. Ratliff which is self-explanatory".
Date: May 13, 1955
Creator: Neuley, Dick
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard From Union Mutual Life Company of Iowa to Perry Sayles, May 17, 1934]

Postcard from the Union Mutual Life Company of Iowa to Perry Sayles notifying Sayles that of his premium's amount and due date.
Date: May 17, 1934
Creator: Union Mutual Life Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard From Ernest L. Fulton to W. K. McAlpine, May 29, 1901]

Postcard from Ernest L. Fulton, State and County Tax Collector, to W. K. McAlpine stating the state and county taxes due for the year 1900. There is a note written at the bottom of the postcard stating "The Department of State & County taxes for 1900 was extended to Jany. 1902."
Date: May 29, 1901
Creator: Fulton, Ernest L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Doris Tanner to Rigdon Edwards, May 28, 1993]

Postcard from Doris Tanner to Rigdon Edwards thanking him for his efforts to sell her book.
Date: May 28, 1993
Creator: Tanner, Doris Brinker
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Public School in Magnolia, Mississippi]

Postcard of a photograph of three-story, light colored building with a large group of children crowded onto the front steps, under the balcony on the third floor. Text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the building as a public school in Magnolia, Mississippi. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard to Mr. Leslie Boone in San Marcos, Texas.
Date: May 2, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Giant Potato]

Postcard of a man standing on a giant potato in a train car. Typed text on the front of the postcard says "Potato - The Kind we Raise in Maine." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen Aten says "Dear Helen, I saw a Indian an wigwam it was made out of birch bark. I am sitting in the trailer writing this do you want one of these potatoes? Claire."
Date: May 1943
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Ford's Restaurant in Aberdeen, Maryland]

Postcard of Ford's Restaurant on U.S. Route 40 in Aberdeen, Maryland. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Hello All. The weather is a bit warmer here now. This is the first day & it is quite interesting. We came to Aberdeen tonite. My address here is- Bomb Disposal School, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Woodrow."
Date: May 17, 1943
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Westbrook, Connecticut Beach]

Postcard of a beach in Westbrook, Connecticut, lined with beach houses. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen Aten says "Dear Helen, I stayed all night in a trailer camp. I saw a ship go through a bridge. Guess who. R."
Date: May 1943
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[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 Clarksville, Tennessee and Cumberland River]

Postcard of Clarksville, Tennessee, seen from a distance on the banks of the Cumberland River. A handwritten note addressed to Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says "Hello all- This is quite a warm day again. I cleaned the room and took it quite easy this week end. I went to church this morning and may go in Clarksville tonite for the first time. That tank pencil sharpener is just the thing I am sure. You must have had a swell Easter, I did too. Bro. Woodrow."
Date: May 1943
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
System: The Portal to Texas History