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Oklahoma Historical Society
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Fire Museum of Texas
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Private Collection of T. B. Willis
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UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Harrison County Historical Museum
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Private Collection of Margay Welch
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The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum
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Preston George Collection
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Rescuing Texas History, 2015
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Harris and Eliza Kempner
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Abilene Library Consortium
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World War Two Collection
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Latimer Papers
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Personal Papers (MS 80-0002)
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Horse-Drawn Fire Wagons 1909-1912
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Series 1: Papers: Paul Fielding Newspaper Clippings, 1985
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57th Legislature of Texas
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Anna L. B. Korn Collection
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Charles B. Moore Family papers, 1832-1917
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[Postcard Addressed to Lois Matlock, June 17, 1908]
Postcard sent to Lois Matlock with an illustration depicting a man walking up to a woman and being surprised by her appearance once she moves out from behind her umbrella; the caption reads: "Things Are Not What They Seem." There are also random notes throughout the card, including names placed above the man and the woman.
Date:
June 17, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard From Union Mutual Life Company of Iowa to Perry Sayles, May 17, 1934]
Postcard from the Union Mutual Life Company of Iowa to Perry Sayles notifying Sayles that of his premium's amount and due date.
Date:
May 17, 1934
Creator:
Union Mutual Life Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Lake Texoma Boating Hazard Chart]
Postcard of the northern boundary Lake Texoma boating hazard chart. A facility key is given on the bottom border of the postcard.
Date:
March 17, 1996
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard for Mary Ann Moore, April 17, 1911]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. In this post card, Giselle D. writes to Mary Ann Moore discussing Moore's stay in the hospital. She hopes that Moore does not stay long in the hospital and expresses her wishes for a quick recovery.
Date:
April 17, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Postcard of a Flooded Street in Port Arthur, Texas, August 1915]
Postcard depicting a group of men standing in a flooded street in Port Arthur, Texas. The waters rise over the knees of the men gathered at the intersection of Austin and 5th Street. Two telephone lines and two buildings loom above either side of the street; the building to the right is the Port Arthur post office. Trees and several other buildings can be seen in the background.
Date:
August 17, 1915
Creator:
D & H Photo
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Pharis Whittenberg to Annie Sharpe, August 17, 1908]
Postcard from Pharis Whittenberg to Annie Sharpe featuring the image of a young girl wearing a dress and a ribbon in her hair.
Date:
August 17, 1908
Creator:
Whittenberg, Pharis
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Political advertisement postcard]
Postcard from Charlene Howell to Al Callein and Peter Brooks. Advocates for the election of Harriet Miers in the May 20 run-off election for Dallas City Council Place 9. On the front, it features a black & white photograph of Harriet Miers and quotes from The Dallas Morning News, Henry Wade, and Tom Landry.
Date:
May 17, 1989
Creator:
Harriet Miers Campaign
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Ray Freed to Isaac Herbert Kempner, February 17, 1953]
Card with letter from the Ray Freed to Isaac Herbert Kempner mentioning about the first meeting of the board of directors of the Galveston County Jewish Welfare that's going to happen on February 20 and says that his presence is urgently requested.
Date:
February 17, 1953
Creator:
Freed, Ray, Mrs.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Chas. B. White & Co. to Isaac Herbert Kempner, June 17, 1954 ]
Card with letter from Chas. B. White & Co. to Isaac Herbert Kempner mentioning that they will buy 100 shares or any part of General Crude Oil Company Common Stock @ 46.
Date:
June 17, 1954
Creator:
Chas. B. White & Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter, December 17, 1909]
Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter with a photograph of "the Fire" taking place in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This is the fire that burnt down the Burdick House on December 9, 1909; this picture shows the fire at three A. M. Almost all of the front wall of the building has been destroyed, most of the other walls have been totally wiped out.
Date:
December 17, 1909
Creator:
Smith, J. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter, March 17, 1912]
Postcard from J. P. Eagan in St. Louis, Missouri to George Pendexter in Austin, Texas discussing the man in the picture on the reverse side of the card; Eagan says that this man is picking up after a "roaring house fire on South Clark St." The photograph shows a fireman rolling up a large fire hose outside of a building.
Date:
March 17, 1912
Creator:
Eagan, J. P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter, January 17, 1912]
Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter with a note talking about having to fight a large fire in 15-degrees below zero weather. He notes that the fire chief, van Toor, is sick but that Pendexter should hear from him shortly. The photograph on the reverse side of the card shows the crew of the "#32 Hose Wagon" in St. Louis, Missouri. There are six firemen in the photograph, all are standing or sitting on the wagon; the wagon itself is equipped with a large water cannon mounted towards the front.
Date:
January 17, 1912
Creator:
Eagan, J. P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Berlin Fire Department]
Postcard of the Amsterdam Fire Department in an auto fire engine. The vehicle is equipped with a coiled fire hose on its rear.
Date:
August 17, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter, October 17, 1911]
Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter with a note describing the photograph on the reverse side: "This is the test of Webbs Piston Pump auto in front of #32 house St. Louis." The photo shows firemen working with two different hoses shooting water into the air; there is also an advertisement in the background that reads: "Bull Durham."
Date:
October 17, 1911
Creator:
Eagan, J. P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Gus Brown to George Pendexter, March 17, 1912]
Postcard from Gus Brown to George Pendexter describing the wagon in the photograph, Brown says "this is a view of old truck at No. 3." He later says that the wagon has been remodeled and moved to another station; the wagon is loaded down with ladders in the back. The photograph shows the wagon sitting outside of the local fire station with a fireman sitting atop the driver's seat and holding the reins.
Date:
March 17, 1912
Creator:
Brown, Gus
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Fire Truck, Greenfield, Mass.]
Postcard of two fire fighters in a combination fire truck. The back of the truck has a ladder and a coiled hose visible. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "I was wondering if you have given up our exchange - because of our inability to send local dept. views. I am looking for new ones [...]"
Date:
April 17, 1913
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter, December 17, 1909]
Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter with a photograph showing the destruction of the Burdick House on the "Morning of Dec. 9-1909. Kalamazoo, Mich." The photograph shows the massive damage to the front wall of the building as it has been burned down by a fire; there are firemen holding a large hose trying to put out the fire.
Date:
December 17, 1909
Creator:
Smith, J. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Fire Station, Altoona, Pennsylvania]
Postcard of a fire department at their station, lined up with two horse-drawn wagons on the left and right. The building is two stories high, with a belfry extending an additional two stories.
Date:
July 17, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Berlin Fire Department]
Postcard of the Berlin Fire Department in an auto fire engine. The vehicle is equipped with a water tank and hose.
Date:
August 17, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, May 17, 1949]
Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, informing him that they have acquired "a gallon size" of Jones Ant Killer. They tell him that the price is $8.00 per gallon if he still wishes to buy some.
Date:
May 17, 1949
Creator:
American Florist Supply Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Woman with a Hat and a Veil]
Postcard of a woman wearing a large hat with a veil, posing for the photographer. She wears a voluminous light-colored shirt tucked into a belted skirt. The postcard is addressed to Mrs. Sam Weil. Partially illegible text on the front of the card reads: "Larrie, How is this for a cartoon come 'up'"
Date:
March 17, 1906
Creator:
Jackson, Mrs. C. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Austin Avenue in Waco, Texas]
Postcard of a view looking down Austin Avenue in Waco, Texas, with cars and buildings lining the street. A handwritten note on the front of the postcard says "Doesn't this look familiar? Love Mother." The postcard is addressed to John Todd Willis Jr. in New York City, New York.
Date:
May 17, 1943
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Illustrated Song Postcard, "Same Old Story": Part 1]
Postcard addressed to Mamie Collins in Central City, Nebraska with a tinted photograph of a couple floating in a row boat down a small river. There are lyrics printed at the bottom of the card that read: "A man, a maid, a moon, a boat, Down the river gently float." There is also a note written on the back of the card in black ink and it says: "Here's "baby" and the "Fish Pond"."
Date:
October 17, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Geo Greaves to Mayme Collins, October 17, 1907]
Postcard from Geo. Greaves to Mayme Collins in Waco, Texas with a picture on the front of a man kneeling in front of a woman with his hands over his heart, the caption reads: "With all my worldly goods I thee endow!" The handwritten note on the picture reads: "Am patiently waiting for a postal write won't you please."
Date:
October 17, 1907
Creator:
Greaves, George
System:
The Portal to Texas History