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[The Physeter Macrocephalus Sperm Whale]

Description: Color postcard depicting the Physeter Macrocephalus Sperm Whale beached near Beaumont, Texas. The description on the back of the postcard reads, "This Physeter Macrocephalus Sperm Whale was caught in the Gulf of Mexico 35 miles from Beaumont Texas. His dimensions are: Length 63 feet 6 inches.; Width if tail 16 feet 7 inches; Circumference of snout at end 31 feet; Circumference at back of eyes 37 feet; Length of lower jaw 10 feet 10 inches." Correspondence on the card reads, "Hello! mama, Roll… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Heritage House Museum

[Postcard of the Galveston Court House]

Description: The image in front of the postcard shows a section of Galveston from a bird's eye view. On the right corner is a city park. To the left of the park is a road and along the road are houses. On the top right corner is printed: "Greeting from Galveston Texas." Underneath the image is printed: "General View Looking West from Court House." Credit is given to Chas Daferner for being the publisher. The handwritten text along the image says, "Dear Mamie, Hope you are not mad at me for not writing to yo… more
Date: 1906
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Pleasure Pier, Port Arthur, Texas, January 17, 1945]

Description: Postcard featuring an illustration of Pleasure Pier in Port Arthur, Texas. The pier extends from a large field. On the pier are several white buildings with red rooves and pathways connecting them. Behind the buildings and to the left is a wooden rollercoaster extending the entire length of the pier. In the background and to the right are a Ferris Wheel and other small carnival rides. There are stamps on the front of the postcard, one saying "Gilbert Tidewater Industrial Sites" and the other sa… more
Date: January 17, 1945
Creator: Gilbert, Harry W.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Postcard of Spindle Top Oil Field, Beaumont, Texas

Description: Postcard featuring an illustration of Spindle Top Oil Field in Beaumont, Texas. The oil field has three large circular pools to the left. The center and right of the card are filled by dozens of oil wells and drilling equipment. To the top of the card lies a field, showing some room for expansion. There are three stamps on the front of the card, one duplicated saying "Gilbert Tidewater Industrial Sites. Beaumont - Port Arthur. 206, Gilbert Bldg., Texas, U. S. A." and the other saying "Industria… more
Date: January 15, 1945
Creator: Gilbert, Harry W.
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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