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[Postcard from Gus Brown to George Pedexter, April 1912]

Postcard from Gus Brown to George Pendexter regarding Brown's current lack of action in Springfield, Ohio. The photo on the back is of the number 3 fire station in the town with two horses in front; this building has a bell tower on the top right corner.
Date: April 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Fire Station in Cincinnati, Ohio]

Postcard of a fire station in the shoe and leather district in Cincinnati, Ohio. The fire department is outside the building with six horse-drawn vehicles in front of four garage doors. The doors are labeled (from left to right), "Engine Co - No. 44", "Engine Co - "No. 4", "Water Tower No. 2", and "Ladder Co - No. 7." A handwritten message on the back of the photograph says, "[...] I am sending you this to let you know that I am alive, but want to get back to [...]. Give all the boys my regards. [...]". The postcard is signed by S. W. Berkley.
Date: December 15, 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Fire Station, Springfield, Ohio]

Postcard of the Springfield Fire Department at their headquarters, lined up in horse-drawn carts. The station has two garage doors at its base, and "1878" is displayed at its front. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "Many thanks for views received today. This is No. 1 station, a very old building as you can see [...]"
Date: February 6, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard Addressed to C. L. Woodward in Austin, Texas]

Postcard addressed to C. L. Woodward "Chief Fire Dept., Austin [sic], Texas" with a photograph of the motor vehicles used by the Akron Fire Department in Akron, Ohio. The caption on the photo reads: "The Webb Motor Fire Apparatus used in the Akron Fire Department." All of the vehicles have ladders loaded in the back, along with alarm bells mounted on the front part of the cars; these are parked outside of the fire station in the city with the firemen of the department posing around the vehicles.
Date: May 21, 1909
Creator: Taylor, O.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Fire Station, Lima, Ohio]

Postcard of a fire department at a fire station, lined up with four horse-drawn wagons. Three of the wagons are lined up outside of labeled garages. From left to right, the garages are labeled: Truck No. 1, Wagon No. 1, and Steamer No. 1. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "Dear Sir, Your card received and will be glad to exchange views with you. Heep you will like this one. We have 5 stations, there are 18 men in the Central Station. I have put a pin hole through the card just above where I am standing on the [...] Truck. We have no automatic apparatus as yet but will have soon [...]"
Date: February 5, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Gus Brown to George Pendexter, March 25, 1912]

Postcard from Gus Brown to George Pendexter thanking George for sending him cards of the truck in Dallas, Texas and discussing the recent snow storm. The photograph on the reverse side shows one of the horse-drawn fire wagons, parked in front of the fire station, used by the Springfield Fire Department in Springfield, Ohio; this wagon is being pulled by two horses with two firemen in the driver's seat. There are also two firemen standing on the back of the wagon on the far right of the picture.
Date: March 25, 1912
Creator: Brown, Gus
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Five Fire Fighters]

Postcard of five fire fighters in a group photo, two are standing, the other three are sitting in chairs. On the right, a door is open, with a visible staircase inside. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "Card received yesterday, many thanks. Still plenty of snow and cold. Day off tomorrow, better make the rounds with me. This is a view of everyone at No. 3 taken in first of quarters. Left to right [...], still having a few small ones."
Date: February 13, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Fire Alarm Response, Lima, Ohio]

Postcard of the Lima Fire Department rushing to a fire in their horse-drawn wagons, moving diagonally to the right towards the foreground. Bystanders on the street have cleared a straight path for the fire fighters. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "Your fire card received with pleasure. That is one of the finest pieces of auto fire apparatus I have ever seen. Are you making a special collection of fire views or do you care for city views [?]. I have some very fine views of the city I would be glad to send you as my fire views are very few. The steamer shown in this view is now drawn by 3 horses instead of 2. This is an old picture taken several years ago."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Gus Brown to George Pendexter, February 27, 1912]

Postcard from Gus Brown to George Pendexter describing a fire that happened in Springfield, Ohio in 1903, in talking about injuries Brown says: "5 buried [sic] by falling walls, 3 taken out dead, others had broken limbs." The photograph on the reverse side shows the damage caused by the fire at the Fountain Square Theatre on February 19, 1903; this is the "stage entrance" which is torn up and wooden beams lying on the ground in disarray.
Date: February 27, 1912
Creator: Brown, Gus C.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Gus Brown to George Pendexter, March 17, 1912]

Postcard from Gus Brown to George Pendexter describing the wagon in the photograph, Brown says "this is a view of old truck at No. 3." He later says that the wagon has been remodeled and moved to another station; the wagon is loaded down with ladders in the back. The photograph shows the wagon sitting outside of the local fire station with a fireman sitting atop the driver's seat and holding the reins.
Date: March 17, 1912
Creator: Brown, Gus
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sol Reinthal to Henry Clay, Sr., April 4, 1919] (open access)

[Letter from Sol Reinthal to Henry Clay, Sr., April 4, 1919]

Letter from Sol Reinthal to Henry Clay, Sr. regarding the death of Henry Clay, Jr. Reinthal includes a message from his son that describes the amazing qualities of Clay, Jr.
Date: April 4, 1919
Creator: Reinthal, Sol
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of an Auto Fire Engine, Springfield, Ohio]

Postcard of the Springfield Fire Department with a fire engine automobile. The early model automobile has two seats, a small compartment in the back that carries a hose, and a bell mounted on its hood. The back of the photograph has a handwritten message discussing the exchange of collectible postcards with George Pendexter.
Date: January 29, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Fire Engine Test]

Postcard of fire fighters testing a fire engine near a city canal, spraying its hose over the water. A tube is running from the water to a machine on the right, with smoke coming out of the machine's top.
Date: August 12, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Fire Station, Lima, Ohio]

Postcard of the South Side Fire Station in Lima, Ohio. The fire department is lined up outside with two horse-drawn wagons. A small dog is standing near the wagon on the right. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "Card was fine, hope you will like this one [...]"
Date: 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Fire Station, Ohio]

Postcard of a two-story, red brick fire station. The building has three double doors at its front, windows along its second story, and a belfry on its right. A woman is standing in front of the building, holding an umbrella. A hatted man is standing near the tower on the right. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "I am going to Detroit in about two weeks, and will remember you. Thanks for your appreciation for what I have sent."
Date: July 3, 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Gus Brown to Mr. George Pendexter]

Postcard from Gus Brown in Springfield, Ohio to George Pendexter in Austin, Texas regarding recent activities and jobs done. The photograph on the back is of one of the fire stations in Springfield; it appears that there is a bell tower on top of the station.
Date: March 8, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Fire Engine Test]

Postcard of fire fighters testing a fire engine near a city canal, spraying its hose over the water. A tube is running from the water to a machine on the right, with smoke coming out of the machine's top.
Date: August 12, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Robert Edward Sieker, August 3, 2000 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Robert Edward Sieker, August 3, 2000

Interview with Robert Edward Sieker, a pilot from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Sieker discusses his grandfather's immigration from Germany. In addition to his stories from his extensive flying career, he also talks about his service in the military during World War II, his various occupations throughout the years, and his work against the screwworm infestation.
Date: August 3, 2000
Creator: Bethel, Ann; Snodgrass, Clarabelle & Sieker, Robert Edward
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Camp MacArthur Mess Line]

Postcard of soldiers standing in line outside of the mess hall at Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard says, "Dear Sister, An idea of how we look when ready for the big eats. No wonder a fellow gets an appetite trying to get in the front of that line. About all you see is half, the rest are inside. Love to all, Jim."
Date: [1917-10-20,1918-02-15]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History