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[Postcard for Mary Ann Moore, April 17, 1911]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. In this post card, Giselle D. writes to Mary Ann Moore discussing Moore's stay in the hospital. She hopes that Moore does not stay long in the hospital and expresses her wishes for a quick recovery.

Date: April 17, 1911

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Postcard of a Flooded Street in Port Arthur, Texas, August 1915]

Postcard depicting a group of men standing in a flooded street in Port Arthur, Texas. The waters rise over the knees of the men gathered at the intersection of Austin and 5th Street. Two telephone lines and two buildings loom above either side of the street; the building to the right is the Port Arthur post office. Trees and several other buildings can be seen in the background.

Date: August 17, 1915

Creator: D & H Photo

Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Postcard J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter, March 17, 1912]

Postcard from J. P. Eagan in St. Louis, Missouri to George Pendexter in Austin, Texas discussing the man in the picture on the reverse side of the card; Eagan says that this man is picking up after a "roaring house fire on South Clark St." The photograph shows a fireman rolling up a large fire hose outside of a building.

Date: March 17, 1912

Creator: Eagan, J. P.

Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter, January 17, 1912]

Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter with a note talking about having to fight a large fire in 15-degrees below zero weather. He notes that the fire chief, van Toor, is sick but that Pendexter should hear from him shortly. The photograph on the reverse side of the card shows the crew of the "#32 Hose Wagon" in St. Louis, Missouri. There are six firemen in the photograph, all are standing or sitting on the wagon; the wagon itself is equipped with a large water cannon mounted towards … more

Date: January 17, 1912

Creator: Eagan, J. P.

Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter, October 17, 1911]

Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter with a note describing the photograph on the reverse side: "This is the test of Webbs Piston Pump auto in front of #32 house St. Louis." The photo shows firemen working with two different hoses shooting water into the air; there is also an advertisement in the background that reads: "Bull Durham."

Date: October 17, 1911

Creator: Eagan, J. P.

Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Postcard from Gus Brown to George Pendexter, March 17, 1912]

Postcard from Gus Brown to George Pendexter describing the wagon in the photograph, Brown says "this is a view of old truck at No. 3." He later says that the wagon has been remodeled and moved to another station; the wagon is loaded down with ladders in the back. The photograph shows the wagon sitting outside of the local fire station with a fireman sitting atop the driver's seat and holding the reins.

Date: March 17, 1912

Creator: Brown, Gus

Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Postcard of a Fire Truck, Greenfield, Mass.]

Postcard of two fire fighters in a combination fire truck. The back of the truck has a ladder and a coiled hose visible. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "I was wondering if you have given up our exchange - because of our inability to send local dept. views. I am looking for new ones [...]"

Date: April 17, 1913

Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Postcard of Charcoal Sketch of Shack Near Pond]

Postcard of a charcoal sketch of a shack on a small hill near a pond with a wooden boat pulled onto the edge. The back of the postcard has a short note, "Most all the people in this "place," would dearly love to see Jack's "face." H. H. 11-17-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."

Date: November 17, 1911