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[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

[Postcard of the Rice Hotel, Houston, Texas, September 10, 1945]

Description: Postcard featuring an illustration of the Rice Hotel in Houston, Texas. The hotel has three tall wings all erected from a shared foundation. The wings are build with red-brown bricks with white at the top and the foundation is build with the same white. The foundation between the middle and left wings is slightly shorter than the foundation between the middle and right wings, making the building asymmetrical. The right wing has a sign with the name "Rice Hotel" on it near the base of the wing. … more
Date: September 10, 1945
Creator: Werlin, Rosella H.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Postcard of the National Gallery of Art, Washington D. C., October 26, 1945]

Description: Postcard featuring an illustration of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D. C. The Gallery is in a neoclassical style with large pillars at the entrance and a dome roof. A large staircase leads to the entrance and is surrounded by bushes. There are four cars parked on the street in front of the Gallery. On the back of the card is a message from Lieutenant Commander Lyttleton F. Fox to Harris Leon Kempner informing him he has not forgotten about his photos and will reach out shortly.
Date: October 26, 1945
Creator: Fox, Lyttleton F.
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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