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[Photograph of the First Detachment of American Troops to Europe]

Postcard with a group photograph of the first American troops sent to Europe in World War I. There are six total rows of soldiers in the picture, but only two are seated on the bottom row. The description on the back of the photo reads: "The first American detachment to be trained in England to help down the Huns." The picture also says that this was taken at Queen's College in October 1917. The name of three of the men are written on the back.
Date: October 1917
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Hammacher Schlemmer to D. W. Kempner, October 27, 1948]

Postcard from Hammacher Schlemmer to D. W. Kempner informing him that they were unable to ship the two containers of pine fragrance he had requested and assuring him that they expect to make the delivery soon.
Date: October 27, 1948
Creator: Hammacher Schlemmer
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Churchill's in New York City]

Postcard of a busy dining room and balcony in a restaurant. Text on the front of the postcard names the place as "Churchill's" on Broadway and Forty-Ninth streets in New York. A short handwritten message on the back of the postcard sends greetings from M. J. Mayo to Lou Rayburn.
Date: October 8, 1913
Creator: Mayo, M. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Times Square]

Postcard of Times Square in New York City, New York. Handwritten message on the back of the card to Mrs. N. M. Rayburn gives details about the author's activities in New York City.
Date: October 10, 1913
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Madison Square Buildings]

Postcard of the Metropolitan Life and Flat Iron buildings in Madison Square, New York City. Handwritten note on the back of the postcard offers congratulations to Edward Bartley. The card is addressed to Mrs. S. Bartley from J. N. M. Rayburn.
Date: October 10, 1913
Creator: Rayburn, J. N. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Church Around the Corner in New York]

Postcard of a brick complex behind a row of hedges. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: October 4, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Central Park and Museum of Natural History]

Postcard of a tawny colored estate obscured by a treeline near the banks of a river. The note on the postcard reads, "Home again little girls. Love to all. Aunt Curley." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: October 4, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Lighthouse and Pier in Solus Bay]

Postcard of a snow covered pier leading to a lighthouse surrounded by the bay. The message reads, "Dear sister - How are you getting along in school? We are all well we will leave for Huntington this week. Don't get lonesome, Perry." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin care Linston Hall, Washington D. C."
Date: October 11, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Naval Reserves on a Practice Spin]

Postcard of a boat full of men rowing in unison across a body of water. The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "Dear Sister, It has been snowing up here all morning. We will leave about Fri after. Write to Huntington. Your brother, Peb." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin care Gunston Hall Washington, D. C."
Date: October 14, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Upper Falls of Genesee]

Postcard of several buildings built around a large waterfall. The letter on the back reads, "Dear Mamie It has been raining all day don't get lonesome with love from Lee Caldwell." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Care Linston Hall Washington D. C."
Date: October 11, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Yerkes, October 14, 1947]

Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing her stay at Kenmore Hall and visits with friends in Rye, NY, and Greenwich, CT. The postcard features the Hotel Annapolis in Washington, D. C.
Date: October 14, 1947
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Letter from E. B. Meyrowitz to D. W. Kempner, October 18, 1949]

Letter from E. B. Meyrowitz to D. W. Kempner informing him that they have received his recording barometer and letter. They assure him that they will follow up as soon as they have an estimate on the repair cost.
Date: October 18, 1949
Creator: E. B. Meyrowitz
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from American Jewish Historical Society to Isaac H. Kempner, October 17, 1950]

Postcard from the American Jewish Historical Society to Isaac H. Kempner informing him their 49th annual meeting will be held on February 10, 1951.
Date: October 17, 1950
Creator: American Jewish Historical Society
System: The Portal to Texas History

New York, Ontario, & Western (NYO&W) 42

A photograph postcard showing the New York, Ontario & Western (NYO&W) 42, 2-6-0 (BLW), Sydney, NY.
Date: October 25, 1937
Creator: Geertz, Lloyd
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History