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Bridge Between Port Arthur and Orange, Texas
Photographic postcard of the cantilever bridge crossing the Neches River in Southeast Texas. It connects Port Arthur with Bridge City in Orange County. It is the highest bridge in Texas and is now known as the Rainbow Bridge. The card was mailed Dec 10, 1950 from Orange, Texas.
Date:
1950~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
East Texas Skyscraper
Photographic postcard of the First National Bank, in Longview, Texas, as noted on the back of the postcard. The building was located at 213 E. Tyler, and it was "the tallest building in Longview, reaching a height of 145 feet."
Date:
1950~
Creator:
Culpepper, Cody B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Entrance ot DuPont Sabine River Works - Orange, Texas
Photographic postcard picturing the entrance to the DuPont Sabine River Works, a power and chemical plant in Orange, Texas. Outside the entrance is a tall flag pole and a landscaped parking area full of automobiles.
Date:
1950~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Points of Interest in and About Mineral Wells
A photograph of a collage in a Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce advertisement includes a postcard that pictures points of interest in and about the city. Pictured are: An aerial view of Camp Wolters, the Recreation Center showing a theater, gymnasium, and PX, with an inset of the base hospital; Possum Kingdom Dam and part of the eponymous lake; a local beauty queen; an aerial view of downtown Mineral Wells, Texas; Lake Mineral Wells (with the island that was inundated when the dam was subsequently raised); a view from Inspiration Point south of the city; and the Baker Hotel. The text publicizes the various assets and tourist attractions to be found in and around the "City Built on Water." One photograph in the collage is upside-down.
Date:
1950?
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard with Aerial View of a Church and Complex]
Blank Kodak postcard featuring an aerial photograph of a church (bottom-center) and neighboring complex of duplicate buildings (left).
Date:
[1950..1959]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Life Insurance Application]
Card from the Veterans Administration to Jack C. Vaughan, informing him that they have received his life insurance application.
Date:
1950~
Creator:
United States. Veterans Administration.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Reply Card from Mrs. M. Heidenheimer]
Reply card regarding reservation(s) for an upcoming Public Seder.
Date:
1950
Creator:
Heidenheimer, Mrs. M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Reply Card from the Galveston Artillery Club, 1950]
Reply card from the Galveston Artillery Club regarding a reservation for their upcoming Buffet Supper and dance.
Date:
1950
Creator:
Galveston Artillery Club
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Santa Fe (ATSF) 2414
A postcard posted to Preston George, Altus, OK, showing Santa Fe 2414, 2-8-0, retored as No. 1, Cyrus K. Holliday. [See 2008.008.1730-33]
Date:
1950
Creator:
Kelley, Frank O.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, January 19, 1950]
Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner informing him that they have shipped his order except for an item that has not yet arrived from the factory.
Date:
January 19, 1950
Creator:
American Florist Supply Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Galveston Planning Group Response Card]
Blank postal card from Metropolitan Business College addressed to Mrs. E. A. McClusky, Executive Secretary, Galveston Planning Group.
Date:
March 1950
Creator:
Galveston Planning Group
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, March 19, 1950]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing a sailing and fishing trip in Florida waters.
Date:
March 19, 1950
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Franklin & Co. to Daniel W. Kempner, March 28, 1950]
Card from Franklin & Co. to Daniel W. Kempner regarding the purchase of Imperial Sugar Co. Shares at 36.
Date:
March 28, 1950
Creator:
Franklin & Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, April 6, 1950]
Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing a cruise and the start of spring. The postcard features an image of the Anchor Room at the Annapolis Hotel in Washington, DC.
Date:
April 6, 1950
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Saks Fifth Avenue to D. W. Kempner, April 8, 1950]
Postcard from Saks Fifth Avenue to D. W. Kempner acknowledging the items he sent to them for exchange.
Date:
1950-04-08?
Creator:
Saks Fifth Avenue
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from the Southern Social Register to D. W. and Jeane Bertig Kempner, April 17, 1950]
Postcard from the Southern Social Register to D. W. and Jeane Kempner acknowledging their order and remittance for the upcoming edition of the publication.
Date:
April 17, 1950
Creator:
Southern Social Register
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from the Galveston Country Club Tournament Committee, April 18, 1950]
Postal card from the Galveston Country Club Tournament Committee informing golfers of the new rules implemented for Saturdays.
Date:
April 18, 1950
Creator:
Galveston Country Club
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary B. Hale to D. W. Kempner, April 19, 1950]
Letter from Mary B. Hale to D. W. Kempner apologizing for the delay and informing him that she has heard from his daughter. She states that she has sent him a yellow robe and expresses hope that it will be satisfactory.
Date:
April 19, 1950
Creator:
Hale, Mary B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 483 on "San Juan"
A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 483, 2-8-2, narrow gauge, on passenger rain No. 215, "San Juan", at Sublette, CO.
Date:
April 28, 1950
Creator:
Kindig, Richard H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Advertisement from Weiser's Distributors, May 1950]
Postcard advertisement from Weiser's Distributors for their hair nets. There is a handwritten note about the items at the top of the card. The postcard is addressed to Jeane Bertig Kempner.
Date:
May 1950
Creator:
Weiser's Distributors
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Willoughby's to D. W. Kempner, May 5, 1950]
Postcard from Willoughby's to D. W. Kempner acknowledging receipt of his repair job.
Date:
May 5, 1950
Creator:
Willoughby's
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Hammacher Schlemmer to D. W. Kempner, May 9, 1950]
Postcard from Hammacher Schlemmer to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his recent order.
Date:
May 9, 1950
Creator:
Hammacher Schlemmer
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner, May 12, 1950]
Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner informing her that her gloves and fur trim spread have been received for cleaning. They assure her that they will begin cleaning the spread but say that they do not handle gloves and, therefore, will return them with the "very next shipment".
Date:
May 12, 1950
Creator:
Fishburn Cleaners
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the American Bulb Company to D. W. Kempner, May 12, 1950]
Letter from the American Bulb Company to D. W. Kempner thanking him for his recent order. They inform him that they are checking with their grower and "will advise [him] as soon as [they] hear from him".
Date:
May 12, 1950
Creator:
American Bulb Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History