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[Postcard of T.J.S. Caldwell in Sailor Uniform]

Postcard of T.J.S. (Ted) Caldwell wearing a sailor uniform and standing near a sidewalk, with a street and building in the background. A handwritten note on the back addressed to Mrs. Ida in Beaumont, TX from Camp MacDonough in Plattsuburgh, NY says "Dear Aunt Ida, I wear a little different uniform now but this picture is very good. I hope you like it. When are you coming to Huntington? I hope to be there around the 25 of Aug. I would love to see you if you are going to be there. All my love to you. Ted."
Date: August 6, 1944
Creator: Caldwell, T.J.S.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Times Square]

Postcard of Times Square lit by the neon signs of many businesses against the night sky. On the back, more is added. "Times Square, known throughout the world as "The Great White Way" is the magnet and high spot of New York. Here millions of people seek entertainment in the many theatres, night clubs, restaurants, etc."
Date: unknown
Creator: Colourpicture Publishers, Inc.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of The Westbury]

Postcard of sketch of the Westbury hotel, a 17 story structure on a corner block. On the back, the postcard describes the hotel as "The Westbury A Hotel of Distinction Madison Avenue at 69th Street New York 21, N. Y. Just a few steps from Central Park Curtis Sawyer, Managing Director."
Date: unknown
Creator: Harry H. Baumann
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Residence of Mr. Chauncey Olcott]

The image in front of the postcard shows a green and yellow two story house in the background. To the left side of the house is a glass room with trees behind it. In the foreground there is a garden with shrubbery and flowers. The home belongs to actor and singer Chauncey Olcott. On the bottom of the postcard is printed the following: "Saratoga, Inniscarra. Residence of Mr. Chauncey Olcott." On the lower right corner is printed the following: "Printed by Louis Glaser, Leipzig, Germany" along with handwritten illegible text. The postcard is addressed to Mr. Geo Caldwell from Huntington, West Virginia.
Date: unknown
Creator: Louis Glaser
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of The Roosevelt Grill]

Postcard of a dining room in the Roosevelt Hotel, the Winter Home of Guy Lombardo on Madison Avenue at 45th Street, New York 17. On the back, the following information is added, "The Roosevelt (A Hilton Hotel) - Madison Avenue at 45th Street, is but a brief step from New York's most famous stores, theaters and night clubs and is connected directly by private passageway with Grand Central Terminal. The Roosevelt Grill, famous for more than twenty years under this name, has seen the debut of many bands, now nationally known, which return again and again. It is the winter home of Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians, who have played here nearly a score of years. Among other popular bands that have recently played here are those of Joe Reichman, Henry King and Nat Brandwynne. Dean Carpenter, genera manager, C.N. Hilton, President."
Date: unknown
Creator: Lumitone Photoprint
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Roosevelt Hotel]

Postcard of a multi-story building with cars parked outside. Below the photograph, "The Roosevelt Madison Avenue at 45th Street, New York 17 A Hilton Hotel The Roosevelt Grill Home of outstanding Orchestra leaders," is typed. On the back, "The Roosevelt (A Hilton Hotel) - Madison Avenue at 45th Street, is but a brief step from New York's most famous stores, theaters, and night clubs, and is connected directly by private passageway with Grand Central Terminal It has 1,100 rooms, each with private bath, and is equipped throughout with modern facilities, insuring the comfort and convenience of its guests; all public rooms are air conditioned. The gracious atmosphere pervading the lobby and lounge makes them most attractive. Dean Carpenter is general manager."
Date: unknown
Creator: Lumitone Photoprint
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Palisades of Seneca Lake]

Postcard of a house with a white staircase on the edge of a lake. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 8, 1908
Creator: Rotograph Co.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from G. L. Schench to Mrs. L. H. Schench, May 18, 1910]

Postcard from G. L. Schench to Mrs. L. H. Schench, discussing a six mile drive the sender took, and the natural beauty he or she saw. The front of the postcard features a photograph (colored in with ink) of Fern Bank waterfall in Boerne Texas. The waterfall is a small stream of water spilling over a rocky ledge covered in greenery. The water fall cascades down a short distance, and then over a rock and into a pool of water. There are more rocks and greenery on either side of the waterfall.
Date: May 18, 1910
Creator: Schench, G. L.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Self Winding Clock Company to Edgar B. Sutherlin, February 6, 1922] (open access)

[Letter from Self Winding Clock Company to Edgar B. Sutherlin, February 6, 1922]

Letter from Self Winding Clock Company to Edgar B. Sutherlin, on February 6, 1922, telling him how he can improve the illumination of the dials on the street clock he bought from them.
Date: February 6, 1922
Creator: Self Winding Clock Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Memories of Wartime Wanderings: What I Did in World War II (open access)

Memories of Wartime Wanderings: What I Did in World War II

Personal memoirs of Ann van Wynen Tomas about her time in the U.S. Foreign Service during World War II, serving in South Africa and later at the Dutch Government in Exile, in London.
Date: 2013
Creator: Thomas, Ann van Wynen & Lincecum, Jerry Bryan, 1942-
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Mr. Young from Thomas Ward, November 28, 1859] (open access)

[Letter to Mr. Young from Thomas Ward, November 28, 1859]

Letter to Mr. Young from Thomas Ward, regarding acceptable terms of sale for land in Cooke County Texas. Discusses abolition and the potential dissolution of the Union.
Date: November 28, 1859
Creator: Ward, Thomas
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[8-Year Old Tareq Musleh]

School photograph of 9-year-old Tareq Musleh. There is a small sticker on the right-hand corner in Arabic. The writing on the back of the photograph reads, "Dear Daddy, I love you. You are the best. I miss you. I want to visit you or you visit me. I want to go to America. Love, Your son, Tareq."
Date: 1996
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[9-Year Old Jana Musleh]

School photograph of 9-year-old Jana Musleh. She is wearing a white shirt under white overalls decorated with flowers. The background is a tree-lined road in autumn.
Date: 1997
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Additional Jana Musleh School Photo]

School photograph of Jana Musleh, age 11. She is wearing a pink shirt with a flower and the word "next" visible.
Date: 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Bob Moukaddan]

Photograph of "Bob" Burhan Moukaddan, owner of Bob's Department Store in New York.
Date: 1975
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Bundled Up]

Photograph of 3-year-old Jana Musleh bundled up in a red hat and pink jacket. The photograph was taken in a car.
Date: 1991
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Class Photo]

Photograph of Ms. Robesons' 1996-1997 class at Thorton Donovan School in New York. Jana Musleh is the first on the left, back row.
Date: 1996
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dinner Time]

Photograph of the Musleh children sitting at a dining table. Jana Musleh (far left) is about 3 or 4 years old. Silverware and plates of food are sitting in front of each child. A cake stand is visible in the background.
Date: 1991
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dual Portrait of Jana Musleh]

School photograph of Jana Musleh at 10-years-old. She is wearing a Winnie the Pooh shirt, flower pants, and headband.
Date: 1999
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Jana and Tareq Musleh at School]

Photograph of Jana and Tareq Musleh standing on each side of an unknown gentleman. A box labeled "Homework Pads" is visible on the left.
Date: 1995
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Jana Musleh]

Before school photograph of Jana Mukaddam Musleh, age 9. She is wearing a backpack and overalls with Disney characters.
Date: 1996
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Jana Musleh Class Photo]

Photograph of Mrs. Winters' 1997-98 class at Roaring Brook School in New York. Jana Musleh is third from the left in the middle row.
Date: 1997
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Jana Musleh School Photo]

School photograph of Jana Musleh at age 11.
Date: 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Malek and Jana Musleh]

Photograph of Malek and Jana Musleh. Malek is wearing a button-down with suspenders and Jana is wearing a plaid skirt and dalmatian sweater.
Date: 1992
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History