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[Postcard of George Dawson]

Postcard of a portrait of George Dawson in his army uniform, sent from Camp Sheridan in Alabama. On the back of the postcard is a handwritten note in Spanish from George Dawson to Jose Ramirez.
Date: June 3, 1918
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Southern (SOU) 3858

A photograph postcard showing the Southern (SOU) 3858, 4-4-0 (class B), Selma, AL. (Note: SOU valve gear)
Date: August 1934
Creator: Lowe, Shelby F.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Postcard of The Tutwiler]

Postcard of a multistory brick building with white accents, described further as "The Tutwiler, Birmingham, Ala. Birmingham's largest and finest 450 rooms - 450 baths One of the Dinkler Hotels Dispensers of True Southern Hospitality." The message on the back reads, "Mathew and I had lunch at this hotel Sept. 29th 1941 and make from Baltimore Md. to Beaumont, Texas in Mathew's Packard car with Leonard (Chauffeur) driving - a hot day."
Date: September 29, 1941
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, August 22, 1944]

Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing traveling. The postcard features an image of a Douglas DC-3.
Date: August 21, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, August 22, 1944]

Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing traveling between Selma, AL, and Houston. The postcard features an image of an AT-6 in flight.
Date: August 22, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History

Louisville & Nashville (LN) 1769

A photograph postcard showing the Louisville & Nashville (LN) 1769, 2-8-2, Birmingham, AL. [Possible R.H. Kennedy photo]
Date: August 22, 1947
Creator: Lowe, Shelby F.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Central of Georgia (CG) #455

A photograph postcard showing the Southern Railway #455, 4-8-4, Class K-1, at Birmingham, AL. Stamped F.E. Ardrey, Jr.
Date: February 1, 1948
Creator: Ardrey, F. E., Jr.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Southern Railway (SOU)#1463

A photograph postcard showing the Southern Railway #1463, 4-8-2, Class T, at Birmingham, AL. Stamped F.E. Ardrey, Jr.
Date: February 1, 1948
Creator: Ardrey, F. E., Jr.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Southern Railway (SOU) #1481

A photograph postcard showing the Southern Railway #1481, 4-8-2, Class T, Train #7, "KC-Florida Special", passing Trandale, AL Stamped F.E. Ardrey, Jr.
Date: March 21, 1948
Creator: Ardrey, F. E., Jr.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Southern Railway (SOU) #29

A photograph postcard showing the Southern Railway #7, 2-8-0, Class G, Train #115 near Leesburg, AL, on now abandoned Rome-Gadsden line. Stamped F.E. Ardrey, Jr.
Date: September 4, 1948
Creator: Ardrey, F. E., Jr.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Southern Railway (SOU) #4553

A photograph postcard showing the Southern Railway #4553, 2-8-2, Class M, Train #48, by Weems, AL, local to Amistan. Stamped F.E. Ardrey, Jr.
Date: September 5, 1948
Creator: Ardrey, F. E., Jr.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Southern Railway (SOU) "KC-Florida Special"

A photograph postcard showing the Southern Railway #7, 2-8-0, Class G at Selma, AL. Stamped F.E. Ardrey, Jr.
Date: December 24, 1949
Creator: Ardrey, F. E., Jr.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Postcard from Semmes Nurseries to D. W. Kempner, July 10, 1950]

Card from Semmes Nurseries to D. W. Kempner informing him that they have marked his order for shipment for the date noted on his previous letter.
Date: July 10, 1950
Creator: Semmes Nurseries
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from Carlson & Company to Henrietta Leonora Kempner, July 3, 1957]

Card with letter from Carlson & Company to Henrietta Leonora Kempner mentioning that they can offer all or a part of 480 shares of Texas Prudential Life Insurance Co. Stock at 40 net.
Date: July 3, 1957
Creator: Carlson & Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of an Azalea Bush in Bellingrath Gardens]

Postcard of a single salmon colored Azalea bush in full bloom with petals scattering across the ground. The top edge of the postcard describes the scene as "Scene in Bellingrath Gardens, Mobile, Ala." The back of the postcard adds, "The Bellingrath Gardens are located on Picturesque Isle-Aux-Oies-River, about 17 miles from Mobile on U. S. Highway 90. The natural beauty of this estate is made more beautiful by the thousands of Azalea Shrubs, which burst into bloom the latter part of February. At the height of the flowering season the blooms completely hide the limbs and leaves of these plants. Solid masses of flowers in shades of white, pink, salmon, red, orange and cerise. This garden ranks well up among the twelve most beautiful gardens of the United States."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of an Azalea Bush in Bellingrath Gardens 2]

Postcard of a single salmon colored Azalea bush in full bloom with petals scattering across the ground. The top edge of the postcard describes the scene as "Scene in Bellingrath Gardens, Mobile, Ala." The back of the postcard adds, "The Bellingrath Gardens are located on Picturesque Isle-Aux-Oies-River, about 17 miles from Mobile on U. S. Highway 90. The natural beauty of this estate is made more beautiful by the thousands of Azalea Shrubs, which burst into bloom the latter part of February. At the height of the flowering season the blooms completely hide the limbs and leaves of these plants. Solid masses of flowers in shades of white, pink, salmon, red, orange and cerise. This garden ranks well up among the twelve most beautiful gardens of the United States."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Azalea Time in Mobile, Alabama]

Postcard of Azalea gardens in front of houses in Mobile, Alabama. The typed note on the back of the postcard describes the photograph: "Lovely homes abound in color during Azalea Time in historic Mobile, Ala." There is no handwritten message on the postcard.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Azaleas and Spanish Moss in the Sunny South]

Postcard of Spanish moss hanging from tree branches down to red Azalea Shrubs, edging both sides of a dirt path where a young man dressed in blue walks. The edges of the postcard read, "Azaleas and Spanish Moss in the Sunny South Scene in Bellingrath Gardens, Mobile, Ala."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Azaleas In the Shade of a Forest]

Postcard of red Azaleas among the lush greenery below the trunks of trees. The walkway is paved and edged by stones. The top edge of the picture describes itself as "Scene in Bellingrath Gardens, Mobile, Ala." The back of the postcard reads, "The Bellingrath Gardens are located on Picturesque Isle-Aux-Oies-River, about 17 miles from Mobile on U. S. Highway 90. The natural beauty of this estate is made more beautiful by the thousands of Azalea Shrubs, which burst into bloom the latter part of February. At the height of the flowering season the blooms completely hide the limbs and leaves of these plants. Solid masses of flowers in shades of white, pink, salmon, red, orange and cerise. This garden ranks well up among the twelve most beautiful gardens of the United States."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bellingrath Flowers]

Postcard of three red flowers, a white flower, and two white and red swirled flowers set on a table. The top edge of the postcard describes the scene as "Scene in Bellingrath Gardens, Mobile, Ala." The back of the postcard adds, "The Bellingrath Gardens are located on Picturesque Isle-Aux-Oies-River, about 17 miles from Mobile on U. S. Highway 90. The natural beauty of this estate is made more beautiful by the thousands of Azalea Shrubs, which burst into bloom the latter part of February. At the height of the flowering season the blooms completely hide the limbs and leaves of these plants. Solid masses of flowers in shades of white, pink, salmon, red, orange and cerise. This garden ranks well up among the twelve most beautiful gardens of the United States."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bellingrath Gardens]

Postcard of the rose garden in Bellingrath Gardens near Mobile, Alabama. Typed note on the back of the postcard refers to the gardens as "The Charm Spot of the Deep South." There is no handwritten message on the back of the postcard.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bellingrath Gardens]

Postcard of large flowering bushes of salmon, red, light blue and pink blooms. The top edge of the postcard describes the scene as "Scene in Bellingrath Gardens, Mobile, Ala." The back of the postcard adds, "The Bellingrath Gardens are located on Picturesque Isle-Aux-Oies-River, about 17 miles from Mobile on U. S. Highway 90. The natural beauty of this estate is made more beautiful by the thousands of Azalea Shrubs, which burst into bloom the latter part of February. At the height of the flowering season the blooms completely hide the limbs and leaves of these plants. Solid masses of flowers in shades of white, pink, salmon, red, orange, and cerise. This garden ranks well up among the twelve most beautiful gardens of the United States."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bellingrath Gardens on Isle-Aux-Oies-River]

Postcard of red flowering bushes along a small stream. The top edge of the postcard describes the scene as, "Scene in Bellingrath Gardens, Mobile, Ala." The back of the postcard adds, "The Bellingrath Gardens are located on Picturesque Isle-Aux-Oies-River, about 17 miles from Mobile on U. S. Highway 90. The natural beauty of this estate is made more beautiful by the thousands of Azalea Shrubs, which burst into bloom the latter part of February. At the height of the flowering season the blooms completely hide the limbs and leaves of these plants. Solid masses of flowers in shades of white, pink, salmon, red, orange and cerise. This garden ranks well up among the twelve most beautiful gardens of the United States."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Blooming Bushes]

Postcard of salmon colored blooms of the Azalea bushes between two trees bearing green growth. The top edge of the postcard describes the scene as, "Scene in Bellingrath Gardens, Mobile, Ala." The back of the postcard adds, "The Bellingrath Gardens are located on Picturesque Isle-Aux-Oies-River, about 17 miles from Mobile on U. S. Highway 90. The natural beauty of this estate is made more beautiful by the thousands of Azalea Shrubs, which burst into bloom the latter part of February. At the height of the flowering season the blooms completely hide the limbs and leaves of these plants. Solid masses of flowers in shades of white, pink, salmon, red, orange and cerise. This garden ranks well up among the twelve most beautiful gardens of the United States."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History