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[Flag of the 103rd Infantry Division]

Photograph of a flag representing the 103rd Infantry Division of the U.S. Army, a unit that served in World War II. The flag features the number 103, the letter "M," and an emblem of two crossed rifles. A handwritten note on the back of the photo states that the flag is "mounted and stands erect" in the Orlando, Florida home of the chapter's commander, who was Joseph Kilgore's commander during his service.
Date: May 1988
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Article: Mr. Polo] (open access)

[Newspaper Article: Mr. Polo]

Newspaper article about polo player and horse-rancher Cecil Smith. The article discusses his background, how he got involved with playing polo and raising horses, and his life now. The article includes three photos of him, one in which he is sitting with his wife, and another in which he is holding the reins of a dappled-coat horse. On the back of the page are more articles and advertisements.
Date: May 20, 1987
Creator: Brenner, Kit
Object Type: Article
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Oldest House In America]

Postcard of a two story building with a balcony and flora growing from the windows and along the cobblestone sidewalk. A donkey pulls a cart down the street.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of West Coast Inn on Tampa Bay]

Postcard of a four story building with white balconies and two cars parked in front. The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "Dear Mamie, How are you making it? We are at Trables, in the southern part of Florida, but it has been too cool to have much fishing. I had a swim the other day however, which reminded me of Rollover. My best to all the family, yours, Kilbourn." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin, McFaddin Ave, Beaumont, Tex."
Date: March 5, 1914
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History