[Postcard from Milton Andrew Matlock to his Brother]

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Postcard from Milton Andrew Matlock to his brother with a tinted photograph of two small boats on Lake Michigan in the moonlight; the title of the photograph reads: "U. S. Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Ill." There is a note on the card saying he will write another note soon.

Physical Description

1 postcard : hand col. ; 9 x 14 cm.

Creation Information

Matlock, Milton Andrew 1912~.

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This postcard is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2015 and was provided by the Murphy Historical Society Inc. to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 20 times. More information about this postcard can be viewed below.

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  • Gold, S. U. S. Naval Station Photographer, NO, Chicago, Ill.

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Murphy Historical Society Inc.

Located in Collin County, the Murphy Historical Society aims to preserve the past and and present history of the Murphy community.

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Postcard from Milton Andrew Matlock to his brother with a tinted photograph of two small boats on Lake Michigan in the moonlight; the title of the photograph reads: "U. S. Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Ill." There is a note on the card saying he will write another note soon.

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1 postcard : hand col. ; 9 x 14 cm.

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Rescuing Texas History, 2015

This compilation of newspapers, photographs, and other materials provides a glimpse into the diverse people and fascinating places that have contributed to the growth of Texas.

World War One Collection

Materials focusing on the World War I era from 1914 to 1918. In addition to materials that were actually created during the time period, the collection may include modern studies and commemorative works about the era.

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  • 1912~

Added to The Portal to Texas History

  • June 10, 2016, 10 p.m.

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  • Aug. 31, 2016, 4:51 p.m.

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Matlock, Milton Andrew. [Postcard from Milton Andrew Matlock to his Brother], postcard, 1912~; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth752651/: accessed May 31, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Murphy Historical Society Inc..

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