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[Postcard of the Administration Building, Balboa, Panama, June 29, 1951]

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Postcard of the Administration Building in Balboa, Panama City, Panama. The photo shows a large grass lawn with palm trees planted side by side leading up to the building, seated atop a hill. The building has a red slanted roof with a white exterior. In front of the building is a large staircase split into two by a flagpole and then split again at the base of the hill. Part of the exterior of another building can be seen behind the palm trees to the right. There are cars and a small bus parked outside of the buildings. On the … continued below

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Ivey, Ed H. June 29, 1951.

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This postcard is part of the collection entitled: Harris and Eliza Kempner and was provided by the Rosenberg Library to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. More information about this postcard can be viewed below.

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Postcard of the Administration Building in Balboa, Panama City, Panama. The photo shows a large grass lawn with palm trees planted side by side leading up to the building, seated atop a hill. The building has a red slanted roof with a white exterior. In front of the building is a large staircase split into two by a flagpole and then split again at the base of the hill. Part of the exterior of another building can be seen behind the palm trees to the right. There are cars and a small bus parked outside of the buildings. On the back of the card is a message from Ed Ivey and friends to Harris Leon Kempner sending their regards. There is a small drawing of Ed and one of the named persons indicating they are romantically involved.

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Item text: "Best regards
- and love
[illegible]
&
Ed Ivey"

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Harris and Eliza Kempner

One of Galveston’s most iconic families, the Kempner family influenced the social and philanthropic landscape of Galveston, and its members created an expansive economic empire. This collection includes both personal papers and documentation of the family's involvement in business and industry.

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  • June 29, 1951

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  • June 29, 2022, 8:56 a.m.

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  • May 28, 2024, 1:40 p.m.

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Ivey, Ed H. [Postcard of the Administration Building, Balboa, Panama, June 29, 1951], postcard, June 29, 1951; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1485515/: accessed June 26, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Rosenberg Library.

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