[Postcard from B. H. Wilson to George Pendexter, June 18, 1912]

Postcard from B. H. Wilson to George Pendexter regarding more cards he has to send once he prints them; Wilson notes that the truck in the photo is a "ladder truck in the Decoration Day Parade, 1908." The truck is loaded with ladders and has at least four firemen on it, one is seated at the rear, one is standing on the side, and two are seated in the driver's seat while holdings the reins to the horses. The truck also has two small American flags planted on either side of it.
Date: June 18, 1912
Creator: Wilson, B. H.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Earl E. Cratty to George Pendexter, June 13, 1912]

Postcard from Earl E. Cratty to George Pendexter with a photograph of a horse-drawn fire department vehicle going down a street in Galesburg, Illinois for the Decoration Day Parade (now Memorial Day) on May 30, 1912. There is a large crowd of people lining the street on both sides, as other vehicles pass by in the background. There is a note on the photo that says "St. Louis, MO has great collection of cards."
Date: [1912-05-30..1912-06-13]
Creator: Cratty, Earl E.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Milton Andrew Matlock to his Brother]

Postcard from Milton Andrew Matlock to his brother with a tinted photograph of two small boats on Lake Michigan in the moonlight; the title of the photograph reads: "U. S. Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Ill." There is a note on the card saying he will write another note soon.
Date: 1912~
Creator: Matlock, Milton Andrew
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Camp MacArthur]

Postcard of rows of tents at Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. A note on the front of the postcard says "Co. C, 127th Infantry." A handwritten note on the back, which is addressed to Mrs. J. A. Miller in Shulane, Illinois, says "Dear Mother, We are still sailing on. It is about 9:30 and time to go to bed. Am well and alright and hope you the same. Some where in Kansas, Son Clare."
Date: January 25, 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Camp MacArthur]

Postcard with an aerial photograph of Camp MacArthur showing neat rows of buildings and tents. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to "Miss and Master Mundt" in Chicago, Illinois and says, "Dear Kids, Great life down here but it sure is hot and dry. Got here last Thur, May 9, '18. Left Jefferson Barracks last Tues night at 10 o'clock. Your uncle, John.
Date: May 12, 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Camp MacArthur Cot Inspection]

Postcard of soldiers standing at attention behind neat cots outside of a long line of tents, with the caption "Inspection." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard, which is addressed to Mr. A.F. Frederick, says "Dear Father: This is what we get here and plenty of it. They are very strict with us. Take good care of my wife dad and I'll do my best here. Goodbye and good luck. Your son."
Date: May 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard with an Illustration of a Naval Administration Building]

Postcard with an illustration of the administration building at the U. S. Naval Training Station in Great Lakes, Illinois. The image depicts a scene with two airplanes flying above the building and a large group of sailors standing outside of the building next to the flag pole.
Date: 1912~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Release Deed of Trust from Amelia Francis Robischung to Edward B. Leigh] (open access)

[Release Deed of Trust from Amelia Francis Robischung to Edward B. Leigh]

Statement of the fulfillment of a mortgage paid by Henry B. Robischung of Kalamazoo, Michigan; this release deed is from Amelia Francis Robischung, the widow of Henry, acknowledging the that mortgage in "Volume 4, pages 10-13 of the Deed of Trust records of Kerr County, Texas, is fully satisfied and discharged." The second paragraph is signed by the notary public acknowledging that Amelia appeared and is the same person whose name is on the document.
Date: March 26, 1919
Creator: Leavell, John R.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History