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[Postcard of Sterling Sales, Co.]

Description: Postcard image of Sterling Sales, Co. and the first carload of Diamond Tires outside of it. The square, white building is lined with a permanent awning over a sidewalk and dark text reading "Sterling Sales, Co." and "Jobbers, Auto Parts & Accessories." Trucks covered in stacks of tires and holding a wide, white banner reading "First Carload of Diamond Tires Arrived Laredo 9-20-34 Sterling Sales Co. Territory Distributors." A group of men stand along the tires and along the side of trucks, posin… more
Date: September 20, 1934
Partner: Private Collection of Macedonio S. Tamez III

[Postcard Scene from Burning of International Bridge, Photograph 5]

Description: Postcard image of the burning of the international bridge. The truss-style bridge sits above a river, the right side of it missing. Groups of people stand around and in boats along a beach in the foreground. Many buildings sit along a hill on the other side of the river to the left.
Date: April 25, 1920
Location: 27.499295 -99.503718
Partner: Private Collection of Macedonio S. Tamez III

[Saint Augustine Plaza and Church in Snow]

Description: Postcard image of the Saint Augustine Plaza and church in Laredo, Texas under snow. The church is sat in the background to the right, its clock tower with a dark, pointed roof with a cross along the top of it towering over the plaza to the left. Leafless trees covered in snow dot along the plaza, surrounding benches and a dark gazebo in the background to the left. A street runs in the foreground.
Date: January 24, 1926
Creator: Serrano Studio
Location: 27.502120 -99.506229
Partner: Private Collection of Macedonio S. Tamez III

[Postcard Scene from Burning of International Bridge, Photograph 4]

Description: Postcard image of the burning of the international bridge. The bridge is mostly collapsed on the right side of the photograph, the left side still standing and full of a crowd of people. The city sits along a hill in the background. Several people stand and walk along the dry river basin in the foreground. A tree obscures part of the collapsed bridge to the right.
Date: April 25, 1920
Location: 27.499508 -99.503889
Partner: Private Collection of Macedonio S. Tamez III

[Postcard Scene from Burning of International Bridge, Photograph 1]

Description: Postcard image of the burning of the international bridge. The long truss bridge sits along wide, brick supports sat along a river and the bush-dotted beaches along the river in the foreground. A large, dark cloud of smoke extends from the left side of the bridge across the top right side of the photographs background. A crowd of people stand along the right side of the bridge. A small town is visible in the background to the left.
Date: April 25, 1920
Location: 27.499018 -99.503918
Partner: Private Collection of Macedonio S. Tamez III

[Photo Postcard of Macedonio S. Tamez García]

Description: Postcard image of Macedonio S. Tamez García. Garcia has short, dark, slicked-down hair and a matching moustache. He wears a long, light-colored suit over a white undershirt. He looks to the left, his arms at his sides.
Date: September 12, 1910
Creator: Garcia's Studio
Partner: Private Collection of Macedonio S. Tamez III

[Postcard from "Khono-Vhah" [Willis Conover, Jr.] to H. P. Lovecraft, March 8, 1937]

Description: Postcard from "Khono-Vhah" [Willis Conover, Jr.] to H. P. Lovecraft, March 8, 1937. This postcard features a both typed and handwritten notes on the back and front. The message mostly covers topics of science/weird fiction regarding names, ideas, and characters devised by Lovecraft. At the time this card was written, Conover had begun his correspondence with H.P. Lovecraft, a prominent writer of science fiction, just a few months prior in July 1936 after Conover created the "Science-Fantasy Cor… more
Date: March 8, 1937
Creator: Conover, Willis, Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Postcards from "Ech-Pi-El" [H. P. Lovecraft] to Willis Conover, Jr., January 11-12, 1937]

Description: Postcards from H. P. Lovecraft to Willis Conover, Jr., January 11-12, 1937. These two postcards feature handwritten notes by H. P. Lovecraft for Willis Conover, Jr. on the back. The messages mostly cover spelling issues within Conover's newly released fan magazine the "Science-Fantasy Correspondent". Lovecraft also wishes Conover a congratulations in the successful release of the magazine. These notes served as P.S.'s to more lengthy letters by Lovecraft to Conover. At the time this card was wr… more
Date: [1937-01-11..1937-01-12]
Creator: Lovecraft, H. P.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Christmas card from H. P. Lovecraft to Willis Conover, Jr., December 24, 1936]

Description: Christmas card from H. P. Lovecraft to Willis Conover, Jr., December 24, 1936. This card, a Christmas card, features an illustration of a family riding in a sled being pulled by horses on the front cover. The drawing shows the family in a winter scene. Inside the card is both a handwritten note by Lovecraft (left) and a pre-made message (right) which states "With the best Wishes for a very Joyous Christmas and a New Years filled with happiness". The handwritten message reads "Greetings - and a … more
Date: December 24, 1936
Creator: Lovecraft. H. P.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Postcard from H. P. Lovecraft to Willis Conover, Jr., November 18, 1936]

Description: Postcard from H. P. Lovecraft to Willis Conover, Jr., November 18, 1936. The postcard features a "Drinking Fountain" located in Roger Williams Park, Providence R. I. The image is a colorized photograph of the Roger Williams Park. The historic Betsey Williams Cottage (located within what would later become the park) was the home to Roger Williams Park donor Betsey Williams and her sister Rhoda (who were the great-great-great granddaughters of Roger Williams, the founder of Rhode Island). Upon he… more
Date: November 18, 1936
Creator: Lovecraft. H. P.
Location: 41.792193 -71.408712
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Postcard from H. P. Lovecraft to Willis Conover, Jr. and Charles Ingram, August 16-17, 1936]

Description: Postcard from H. P. Lovecraft to Willis Conover, Jr. and Charles Ingram, August 16-17, 1936. The postcard features the Betsy Williams Cottage located in Roger Williams Park, Providence R. I. The image is a colorized photograph of the cottage which is brown in hue and has white trim around the perimeter as well as around each window. The facade of the cottage is also covered in vines and shrubbery. The historic Betsey Williams Cottage was the home to Roger Williams Park donor Betsey Williams and… more
Date: [1936-08-16..1936-08-17]
Creator: Lovecraft, H. P.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Pictorial Scenes of U.S. Army Activities [Souvenir Folder]

Description: Set of eighteen colorized photographs from the United States Army, with Jake Jenkins's name and rank written inside. The photos include airplanes, artillery, Signal Corps, training scenes, and different planes and motor vehicles. Inside text provides information about the United States Army Branches of Service. The exterior card is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Jenkins, Van Arkansas, postmarked March 9, 1944, and features a drawing of the United States flag with soldiers marching in formation… more
Date: March 9, 1944
Creator: Jenkins, Jake
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Postcard of Lost Valley Ranch]

Description: Postcard image of Lost Valley Ranch. The large, white, stone building is lined with square windows and a staircase along the right side of the building leading to a second-floor terrace. A white half-wall surrounds a seated area with two umbrellas. A grassy field dotted with large trees surrounds the structure in the foreground.
Date: unknown
Partner: Bandera County Historical Commission

[Postcard of Soldiers Along Bandera Pass]

Description: Photograph of soldiers moving along Bandera Pass. The large group of soldiers walk along the dirt path or ride horses or horse-drawn carriages. They wear dark uniforms and dark hats with light-colored bands around them. Hills dotted in foliage are visible in the background.
Date: unknown
Partner: Bandera County Historical Commission

[Group Waiting for Dinner at Old Settlers Reunion]

Description: Postcard image of a large group waiting for dinner at the old settlers reunion. The large group of people all wear white shirts, dark pants, and many of them wear white hats. They stand along parked vehicles on the left and a wired fence on the right. Beyond the fence sits smoking holes where the food is being cooked. Large, dark trees are visible in the background.
Date: unknown
Partner: Bandera County Historical Commission

[Calvary Along Bandera Pass]

Description: Postcard image of a calvary walking along Bandera Pass. The large group of men walk or ride horses along the bending dirt road. The men wear dark clothing with brimmed hats. The men on horses walk at the front of the crowd. Dirt and rock patches sit in the foreground. A large hill covered in trees is visible behind the pass to the left.
Date: 1926
Partner: Bandera County Historical Commission

[Notice to Appear for Physical Examination to Earl Malcolm Stiefel, July 5, 1943]

Description: Notice from the Selective Service Local Board No. 2 in Lawrence County informing Earl Malcolm Stiefel to report for a physical examination on July 13, 1943 to identify any apparent physical health issues that might prevent him from being drafted into the United States armed forces.
Date: July 5, 1943
Creator: Merce, Edwin E.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Postcard of Raleigh Tavern]

Description: Postcard featuring a photograph of the Raleigh Tavern in Williamsburg, Virginia. The building is surrounded by a short fence and several trees. The back is blank and includes a brief overview of the history of the Raleigh Tavern.
Date: [1941..1945]
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Postcard Of The Selby Guest House]

Description: Postcard showcasing a photograph of The Selby Guest House in Williamsburg, Virginia. The house takes up a majority of the black and white image with a sign to the right "The Selby Guests. Private Baths. Twin or double beds." In front of the house are uniformly cut bushes and shrubbery. The back of this postcard features a brief description of the history of The Selby Guest House.
Date: [1941..1945]
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Postcard of the Martinique]

Description: Postcard featuring an exterior black and white photograph of the Martinique Hotel in Washington, D.C. The hotel is several stories tall with a small tree in the front. The hotel is surrounded by other buildings partially in view. On the back of the postcard at the top left is information about the hotel.
Date: [1941..1945]
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Postcard of Log Cabin Camp Near Gallup, New Mexico]

Description: Postcard featuring photographs of both the interior and exterior of the Log Cabin Camp near Gallup, New Mexico. The main image of the postcard depicts the outside of several log cabins. At the top right is a smaller photograph of the interior of the cabin with a bed, fireplace, and chairs. The back of the postcard is blank and includes a brief description of the rustic cabins at the top left.
Date: [1941..1945]
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Postcard of Cactus]

Description: Postcard showcasing a photograph of a large desert cactus with many stem segments extending from the main body. Additional dried vegetation is visible in the background.
Date: [1941..1945]
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Postcard With Street View of Cathédrale Notre Dame de Chartres]

Description: Postcard from Gertrude to Mrs. Mary Bartol Smith. The front features a photograph of a French basilica or cathedral next to a smaller building. On the street between the structures are several people and three cards. On the back of the postcard Gertrude expresses regret that she hasn’t had the time to write to Miss Smith.
Date: November 9, 1938
Location: 48.447086 1.487923
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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