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[Train Engine #540]
Photograph of train engine #540, viewed from the side. "540" is visible on the side. Part of a building can be seen in the right background. The distinct wheels are prominent. Handwritten text below the image says, "Builders Photo Alco 1919."
Date:
1919
Creator:
C. M.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Don Watson]
Letter from Raymond Canala Jr, the President of the Sierra Blanca Chamber of Commerce, to Mr. Don Watson regarding the book being written by Mr. Watson. Most of the letter is praise, accompanied with a suggestion to seek out a Mr. Paul Frames, a retired railroader, for more information. Along with the letter, there are a page with historical and geographical information about Hudspeth County, two photos of a Texas Historical marker about the Second Transcontinental Railroad, and a page with a transcription of the historical marker.
Date:
[1976-08..]
Creator:
Caraba, Raymond, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[#9 Office Car in Harlingen, Texas]
Photograph of T&P Office Car #9 on display in Harlingen, Texas. There are train tracks visible in the bottom half of the picture. Written underneath are "#9 Office Car Harlingen, Texas Jun 21 1972" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date:
June 21, 1972
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Aftermath of a Boiler Explosion]
Photograph of wreckage from a boiler explosion in Shreveport, Louisiana. A small group of people are posing for a picture among the wreckage. Written beneath the image are "T&P #311 Shreveport, La. 1927 (Boiler Explosion)" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date:
1927
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Boom Car in Raymondville, Texas]
Photograph of boom car #X4923 in Raymondville, Texas. Written below the image are "Raymondville, Texas Oct 31 1972 #X4923 Boom Car" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date:
October 31, 1972
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Caboose #13094 in San Benito, Texas]
Photograph of Missouri Pacific Caboose #13094 in San Benito, Texas. There are palm trees visible in the background. Written below the image are "San Benito, Texas Aug 20 1973 #13094 Caboose" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date:
August 20, 1973
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Caboose #13117 in Alamo, Texas]
Photograph of caboose #13117 in Alamo, Texas. There are other train cars visible around it. Written below the image are "Alamo, Texas Sept 29 1973 #13117 Caboose" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date:
September 29, 1973
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Caboose #13121 in Mission, Texas]
Photograph of caboose #13121 in Mission, Texas. There is an engine visible behind it. Written below the image are "Mission, Texas Aug 14 1967 #13121 caboose" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date:
August 14, 1967
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Caboose #13141 in Mission, Texas]
Photograph of caboose #13141 in Mission, Texas. A small building is visible in the background. Written below the image are "Mission, Texas May 3 1973 #13141 Caboose" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date:
May 3, 1973
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Image of T&P Train #810]
Copy photo of T&P train #810. Text beneath the image says "Baldwin H-2 July 1919" and "R.H.Carlson."
Date:
July 1919
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Image of T&P Train #810]
Photograph of T&P train #810. The background of the image has been dropped out. Text below the image says "Baldwin H-2 July 1919" and "R.H.Carlson."
Date:
July 1919
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Louisiana Southern Train #10 in a Yard]
Photograph of a train engine attached to a car in a train yard; both the engine and the car are marked with the number "10." Another engine, other cars, and a building are partially visible around the train. A handwritten note below the image says, "Louisiana southern #10 (ex T&P #43)."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Louisiana Southern Train #11]
Photograph of a train engine connected to a car, viewed from the side; an unidentified man wearing a uniform is in the train's cab. A handwritten note below the image says, "New Orleans La. Aug 1st 1931. La. Southern #11 (ex T&P #63)."
Date:
August 1, 1931
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Missouri Pacific Caboose]
Photograph of a Missouri Pacific caboose in Kansas City, Missouri. There is a second caboose visible behind it. Written below the image are "Kansas City, Mo. Sept 23rd 1974" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date:
September 23, 1974
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Missouri Pacific Caboose in McAllen, Texas]
Photograph of a Missouri Pacific caboose in McAllen, Texas. Written underneath the image are "McAllen, Texas Nov 4th 1976" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date:
November 4, 1976
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Office Car on Display]
Photograph of an office car on display. There are buildings visible behind the train. Written below the image are "Harlington, Texas Jun 21 1972 (Office Car)" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date:
June 21, 1972
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Office Car on Display]
Photograph of an office car on display. There are buildings visible behind the train. Written below the image are "Harlington, Texas Jun 21 1972 (Office Car)" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date:
June 21, 1972
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[T&P #2576]
Photograph of T&P caboose #2576 in Dallas, Texas. Written below the image are "Dallas, Texas May 18th 1963" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date:
May 18, 1963
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[T&P Caboose #2448 in Longview, Texas]
Photograph of T&P caboose #2448 in Longview, Texas. Visible on the side of the car is "T&P #2448." Written below the image are "Longview, Texas 1940's" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date:
1940~/1949~
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[T&P Caboose in Longview, Texas]
Photograph of a T&P caboose in Longview, Texas. Written below the image are "Longview, Texas 1940's #2448 (Old Muley type) Caboose" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date:
1940~/1949~
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[T&P Caboose in Weatherford, Texas]
Photograph of a T&P caboose in Weatherford, Texas. The diamond T&P logo is visible on the side of the car. Written below the image are "Weatherford, Texas Apr 10th 1966" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date:
April 10, 1966
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[T&P Roundhouse in Fort Worth, Texas]
Photograph of an aerial view of the 32 stall T&P roundhouse in Fort Worth, Texas. Written below the image are "Fort Worth, Texas T&P 32 stall roundhouse as seen in 1947" and "R. H. Carlson Collection."
Date:
1947
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[T&P Supply Box Car]
Copy photo of a T&P box car . Written below the image is "Alamo, Texas Aug 25 1972 M. of W. Supply Box Car," and "R.H.Carlson."
Date:
August 25, 1972
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[T&P Train]
Photograph of a T&P train on tracks. In the bottom left of the image are empty tracks, and there are trees visible behind the train. Written below the image is "R. H. Carlson."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History