Resource Type

[Atami Hotel Postcard]

Postcard addressed to Mrs. E.A. Wakeham from her daughter. The image on the postcard is of the Atami Hotel and "Atami Hotel, Atami Hot Springs" is printed on the front along with some Japanese characters. The correspondence on the back reads "Dearest Mother - We spent a wonderful three days at this hotel. We were able to get European style rooms for two nights. One night we stayed was in Japanese style - was [...] experience - sleeping on the floor and wearing no shoes in the room. Beautiful [scenery] and etc. [...]"
Date: July 13, 1952
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, April 13, 1944]

Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying a P-51. The card features a photo of an early P-51 in flight.
Date: April 13, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
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 Ester Read to Truett Latimer, January 13, 1957]

Postcard from Ester Read to Truett Latimer asking him to support the Abilene State Hospital's budget in the legislature, the enactment of a 40-hour work week, and a raise in travel expenses for state employees.
Date: January 13, 1957
Creator: Read, Ester
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from F. B. Altman to Truett Latimer, March 13, 1961]

Postcard from F. B. Altman to Truett Latimer expressing his opposition to House Joint Resolution 4, which would legalize house racing in Texas.
Date: March 13, 1961
Creator: Altman, F. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from George W. Weeks to Truett Latimer, January 14, 1961]

Postcard from George W. Weeks to Truett Latimer showing support for a bill concerning barbers.
Date: January 13, 1961
Creator: Weeks, George W.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from J. C. Haller to Truett Latimer, July 13, 1961]

Postcard from J. C. Haller to Truett Latimer asking him to oppose a bill that would allow dentists from the army and other states to practice in Texas.
Date: July 13, 1961
Creator: Haller, J. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Martha Jarrett to Truett Latimer, April 13, 1961]

Postcard from Martha Jarrett to Truett Latimer discussing the proposed revisions to the Code of Criminal Procedures and Penal Code. She urges him to support House Bill 441.
Date: April 13, 1961
Creator: Jarrett, Martha
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Paul Robinson to Truett Latimer, March 13, 1957]

Postcard from barber Paul Robinson to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer asking him to support HB 191, a "barber bill."
Date: March 13, 1957
Creator: Robinson, Paul
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard From Union Mutual Life Company of Iowa to Perry Sayles, November 13, 1935]

Postcard from the Union Mutual Life Company of Iowa to Perry Sayles notifying him that the premium for his policy is due. The postcard includes information about his policy, payment, and the consequences of missing payments. There is a handwritten note reading "Paid Jan 13 - 36 P.S."
Date: November 13, 1935
Creator: Union Mutual Life Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Verdie M. Van Cleave to Truett Latimer, December 13, 1956]

Postcard from Vernie M. Van Cleave to Truett Latimer asking him to support raises and shorter hours for state employees.
Date: December 13, 1956
Creator: Van Cleave, Verdie M.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Atami Hotel's Pool]

Postcard depicting the pool of the Atami Hotel. The text "Atami Hotel Atami Hot Springs" is printed on the front. The correspondence is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Wakeham and postmarked July 14, 1952. The correspondence reads, "Dear Mother, Same place but in new [...] pool and play ground. I [...] you would love it there - looks a great deal like our coast could [...] only the weather isn't very good - Hot and rains on a moments notice. Received my dresses from [...] - like the[...]. Will write later. [...] B."
Date: July 13, 1952
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of High School in Kenedy, Texas]

Postcard of a photograph of large, four-story building with windows along each floor, a small tower at the top of the roof, several chimneys, and an arched front entrance. Text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the building as a high school in Kenedy, Texas. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard to Mr. Leslie Boone in San Marcos, Texas from his mother.
Date: 1911-11-13~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Jefferson Davis Monument]

Postcard of the Jefferson Davis Monument in Fairview, Kentucky. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "This is the first day of [?] and it was one swell day as far as weather & everything else is concerned. There was nothing at all exciting but it does take time to get into operation. We'll have more to report later. Bro Woodrow."
Date: September 13, 1943
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Soldier]

Postcard of a portrait of a soldier standing in front of painted scenery. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard says "To Cpl. E. S. Johnson Fort Knox, KY. From A. Maurice Dowling."
Date: February 13, 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of South Carolina Capitol]

Postcard with a colored drawing of the state capitol in Columbia, South Carolina. A note from Helen Landau to her parents-in-law is written on the back.
Date: May 13, 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History