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[Postcard from Cooley's Gardens to D. W. Kempner, August 2, 1950]
Postcard from Cooley's Gardens to D. W. Kempner informing him that they have shipped his order of irises via parcel post.
Date:
August 2, 1950
Creator:
Cooley's Gardens
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard to John Knight, August 5, 1950]
Postcard to John Knight from his "Papa," who is writing to say he arrived at a location on time. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a train engine and a long line of railroad cars on the tracks. Behind the train, a train depot house is barely visible. Two men stand to the right of the cars, while another man stands on the engine with his hand on his hip.
Date:
August 5, 1950
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard with a Jay Lee Food Store Advertisement]
Postcard with a printed advertisement for Jay Lee Food Store in Grapevine, Texas; the ad shows prices for various items for the days "Fri. - Sat. - Aug. 11-12."
Date:
August 10, 1950
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Pueblo Gold and Country Club]
Postcard of the Pueblo Golf and Country Club in Pueblo, Colorado. A printed note below the picture says "Pueblo, a Thriving City With a Lasting Prosperity." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard, addressed to Mrs. Edward Bartley and Miss Lou Rayburn says, "I met Mr. and Mrs. Chapman at a big party given in their honor. They asked to be remembered to you. I have had so many lonely mt. trips - it is beautiful here and so cool. Lois Meade."
Date:
August 1951
Creator:
Meade, Lois
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Preston Shirley to D. W. Kempner, August 4, 1951]
Letter from Mrs. Preston Shirley to D. W. Kempner thanking him for "the 4 cases of 'cokes'" he donated to the Galveston Orphans Home.
Date:
August 4, 1951
Creator:
Shirley, Mrs. Preston
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maison E. H. Glass, Inc. to Jeane Kempner, August 6, 1951]
Letter from Maison E. H. Glass, Inc. to Jeane Kempner informing her that they do not carry sliced swiss cheese in two pound cans.
Date:
August 6, 1951
Creator:
Maison E. H. Glass, Inc.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maison E. H. Glass, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, August 21, 1951]
Letter from Maison E. H. Glass, Inc. to D. W. Kempner thanking him for his order and assuring him that "it will be carefully and promptly attended to".
Date:
August 21, 1951
Creator:
Maison E. H. Glass, Inc.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Luciano Santoscoy to John J. Herrera - 1952-08-12]
Postcard from Luciano Santoscoy of El Paso, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated August 12, 1952. After sitting in on a school board meeting in Pecos, Texas, Luciano is encouraging LULAC to take a serious look at the local issues.
Date:
August 12, 1952
Creator:
Santoscoy, Luciano
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Ralph, Helen, and Daris to Mrs. Minnie Owens, August 12, 1952]
Postcard from Ralph, Helen, and Daris to Mrs. Minnie Owens, discussing their travels, including visiting a cave, seeing some friends in San Antonio, and their plans to stay in Kerrville until Sunday. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a large cavern with high-ceilings and a pit in the center of the ground. The cave is illuminated by lights placed among the rocks and rock formations. At the back of the cave, nestled in a crevice high up the rock wall, a cross shines brightly. The name of the cavern, "The Great Cathedral," is printed at the top of the postcard, along with the location.
Date:
August 12, 1952
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Card from the Pullman Company to Daniel W. Kempner, August 2, 1953]
Postal card from the Pullman Company to Daniel W. Kempner acknowledging receipt of his refund application.
Date:
August 2, 1953
Creator:
The Pullman Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
R.H. Kindig Family Photo
A photograph postcard showing Family photo: R.H. Kindig, his mother, sister and brother-in-law, Norma & Bert Holder, Denver, CO.
Date:
August 2, 1953
Creator:
Kindig, Richard H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Postcard from Pat Dial to D. W. Kempner, August 4, 1954]
Postcard from Pat Dial to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his remittance for A&M college football tickets.
Date:
August 4, 1954
Creator:
Dial, Pat
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Union Pacific (UP) 3946
A photograph postcard showing the Union Pacific (UP) 3946, 4-6-6-4, joining the old mainline at Dale, WY, with deadhead troop cars, 20 cars, 50 mph.
Date:
August 17, 1954
Creator:
Kindig, Richard H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Union Pacific (UP) 4002
A photograph postcard showing the Union Pacific (UP) 4002, 4-8-8-4, on westbound freight extra near Dale, WY, 87 cars, 30 mph.
Date:
August 17, 1954
Creator:
Kindig, Richard H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Union Pacific (UP) 4016
A photograph postcard showing the Union Pacific (UP) 4016, 4-8-8-4, on westbound freight extra near Dale, WY, 87 cars, 30 mph.
Date:
August 17, 1954
Creator:
Kindig, Richard H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Postcard from Liberty Music Shops, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, August 3, 1955]
Postcard from Liberty Music Shops, Inc. to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his order and informing him that the items he requested have been shipped.
Date:
August 3, 1955
Creator:
Liberty Music Shops, Incorporated
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Pat Dial to D. W. Kempner, August 8, 1955]
Postcard from Pat Dial to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his remittance for football tickets and informing that his tickets will be mailed to him soon.
Date:
August 8, 1955
Creator:
Dial, Pat
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Tom Puente to John J.Herrera - 1955-08-13]
Postcard from Tom Puente to John Herrera dated August 13, 1955 and postmarked Chicago, Illinois. The front of the postcard is a color illustration of a cowboy on a horse looking at at a woman walking away. The text above reads: "Reckon yer new in these parts Lady - ya oughta wear somethin' under them chaps!" The back of the postcard has the handwritten message, "Hello Johnnie, Sorry I didn't get to see you again while I was here in Houston. Hope to see you next year. Regards to all our friends for me. P.S. Rusty havn't wretten to me for a while, 1642 E 53rd St. Apt. 304, Tom Puente."
Date:
August 13, 1955
Creator:
Puente, Tom
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Union Pacific (UP) 1242
A photograph postcard showing the Union Pacific (UP) 1242, 4-6-0, ready to be placed on permanent exhibition at Frontier Park, Cheyenne, WY.
Date:
August 21, 1955
Creator:
Kindig, Richard H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Postal Card from Franklin & Co. to Harris L. Kempner, August 22, 1959]
Postal card from Franklin & Co. to Harris Leon Kempner indicating purchase of Texas Prudential at 80 shares.
Date:
August 22, 1955
Creator:
Franklin & Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Colorado & Southern (CS) 646
A photograph postcard showing Colorado and Southern (C & S) 646 with C.B. & Q. Excursion train near Hygiene, CO, 5 cars, 15 mph.
Date:
August 24, 1958
Creator:
Kindig, Richard H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History