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Wiley College, Marshall, Texas, 2A1459-N

Description: Color halftone postcard printed on textured linen paper showing a campus view of Wiley College in Marshall, Texas. The college, established in Marshall in 1873, is the oldest African-American institute of higher education west of the Mississippi River. The view shows two red brick academic buildings on the right with bushes and sidewalks in front of them and another brick academic building further back on the left. What appears to be a one-story building is partially visible behind some trees i… more
Date: September 16, 1947
Partner: Harrison County Historical Museum

[Card from W. G. Farrier Orchards, September 1, 1947]

Description: Postal card from W. G. Farrier Orchards to Daniel Kempner stating they are shipping 1/2 bushel of select Grady peaches. If the shipment does not arrive in good condition, they ask to have an agent make the proper notation and send it to them. A green, one-cent Thomas Jefferson stamp is on the top right corner of the address side of the card.
Date: September 1, 1947
Creator: W. G. Farrier Orchards
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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