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[Postcard of No. 1 Engine House at Battle Creek, Mich.]

Postcard of the Battle Creek Fire Department at their No. 1 Engine House. The fire department is lined up outside the building with their horse-drawn fire engines. The brick building has three floors, three garage doors at its base, and a belfry at its back.
Date: June 6, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Battle Creek Fire Station No. 2]

Postcard of the Battle Creek Fire Department at a two-story fire station. The fire fighters are standing with their two horse-drawn vehicles outside of their respective garages. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "I am always glad to exchange any courtesies with my comrades, and a I mail you cards [...] fire stations. [...]"
Date: June 6, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Fire Engine, Wichita Falls, Texas]

Postcard of an auto fire engine, property of the Wichita Falls Fire Department. The image has been manually colored, showing the red paint on the vehicle. The back of the postcard has a message from the sender, saying "Dear Sir, this is not a good picture of our truck - will send a good one later, hope I see you [...]"
Date: June 6, 1912
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcards of Soldiers at Camp MacArthur]

Postcard of soldiers serving themselves food outdoors at Camp Macarthur. The soldiers are in uniform, including hats. A handwritten message on the back of the card reads "Dearest Folks, - We surely sweat down here. but that's only on the drill grounds. Got some candy from Myrtle but my air pillow hasn't come yet. Love to all. Chancy." The card is addressed to Mr. B. A. Henry of St. Louis, Missouri.
Date: June 6, 1918
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Ruth Higgins to Truett Latimer, June 6, 1958]

Postcard from Ruth Higgins to Truett Latimer inviting him to be a speaker during the 'old-fashioned rally' at Trent High School.
Date: June 6, 1958
Creator: Higgins, Ruth
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Hotel Dieu Hospital, El Paso, Texas]

Postcard of Hotel Dieu Hospital in El Paso, Texas. The image shows a three-story, red brick building with several trees in front of the building. "Hotel Dieu Hospital, El Paso, Texas" is printed in the upper left corner, and "This is where I was operated [on]" is handwritten in the upper right corner. The back of the postcard contains correspondence addressed to "Mr. Harry Ado[ins]" and mentions sending a letter to the addressee and the heat in El Paso.
Date: June 6, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Grace Marie Scott to Truett Latimer, June 6, 1959]

Postcard from Grace Marie Scott to Texas State Representative Latimer urging him to support the Padre Island National Seashore Resolution.
Date: June 6, 1959
Creator: Scott, Grace Marie
System: The Portal to Texas History

Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT) "Katy" 494

A photograph postcard showing the Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT) "Katy" 494, 2-6-0, on a southbound wheat train leaving Altus, OK, 30 cars, 30 mph.
Date: June 6, 1948
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT) "Katy" 521 & 594

A photograph postcard showing the Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT) "Katy" 521 & 594, both 2-6-0's, leaving Altus, OK, double-heading on a southbound wheat train, 40 cars, 25 mph.
Date: June 6, 1948
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1106

A photograph postcard showing the St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1106, 4-6-0, on passenger train No. 404, approaching Altus, OK, 4 cars, 30 mph.
Date: June 6, 1947
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 2518 & 2510

A photograph postcard showing the Santa Fe 2518 & 2510, both 2-8-0's, doubleheading on a freight train climbing through big cut in Quartz Mountains near Lugert, OK 33 cars, 10 mph. Panhandle Division [duplicate to 2008.008.0819]
Date: June 6, 1948
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History