[Postcard to Mrs. Henry Sleur - October 7, 1954]

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Postcard written to Mrs. Henry Sleur in Belton, Texas. The letter says "Dear Bessie- Will you give me your mother's numbers as a D.A.R. Was she listed as one, in Austin? I was told to write to Washington for the D.A.R. lineage as I want to trace it beyond 1776. Thank you. Odetta."

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1 postcard ; 14 x 9 cm.

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Creator: Unknown. October 7, 1954.

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This postcard is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2015 and was provided by the Lena Armstrong Public Library to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 48 times. More information about this postcard can be viewed below.

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Postcard written to Mrs. Henry Sleur in Belton, Texas. The letter says "Dear Bessie- Will you give me your mother's numbers as a D.A.R. Was she listed as one, in Austin? I was told to write to Washington for the D.A.R. lineage as I want to trace it beyond 1776. Thank you. Odetta."

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1 postcard ; 14 x 9 cm.

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This item was found within the related item [Allie Brown Journal].

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Rescuing Texas History, 2015

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[Allie Brown Journal] (Book)

[Allie Brown Journal]

Genealogy book created for Bessie and Harry Brown. Included is an alphabetical index of names with corresponding page numbers to stories and information related to the different family groups.

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[Allie Brown Journal], ark:/67531/metapth821505

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  • October 7, 1954

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[Postcard to Mrs. Henry Sleur - October 7, 1954], postcard, October 7, 1954; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth821499/: accessed December 9, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Lena Armstrong Public Library.

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