Lights on Elm Street

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Accession NumberMA94-5/1068 CreatorMinor, John R., Jr.DateOctober 15, 1911Decade1910sSubjectPostcards--Texas--DallasCity & town life--Texas--DallasGeneral NotesTitle supplied by cataloger. This is a real photographic postcard taken by John R. Minor, Jr. and sent to his mother who was convalescing in Corpus Christi. The photograph shows Elm Street illuminated by electric lights, looking east from Lamar. Businesses visible are E. M. Kahn in the right foreground and the Oriental Art Co. Handwritten on verso: "Dallas, 4.00. Mrs. Ada L. Minor, Spahn Sanitarium, Corpus Christi, Texas, Box 399."Dearest [illegible] - This is how Elm Street looks when it is all lit up. Going to the fair today and will tell you about it in morning. Love, John." Postmarked on verso: "Dallas, Texas Oct. 15, 1:30 p.m., 1911." Physical Description1 photographic postcard : black & white ; 4 x 5 inches

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CollectionTom Peeler Dallas Postcard Collection

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