Conner Family Postcards

Dated from 1951-1964, transcribed for ease of reading.

Postcard Recipients:
Virginia Conner, Virginia & Minnie Conner

Postcard senders:
Marivena, Me, Myrtle & Bob, Chris Brown, Helen, Annette, Hazel, Eserith & May W., Ethel, Mr Wilgus, Alma & Medie, Mable, Theola & Helm, Theola & Mary, Joe & Jimy, Frances, Annette.


Virginia Ann "Jennie" Lewis Conner, 1897-1972
Minnie Katharine Lewis Smartt, 1901-1996.


YELLOWSTONE PARK WYO AUG 20 230PM 1951

Mrs. Virginia Conner
1505 B Ave. L
Lubbock
Texas

Hello again -
Having a wonderful trip - After this - Idaho Falls, Bryce & Zion Canyon, Salt Lake and home via so. rim of Grand Canyon. Love,
Marivena
GIBBON FALLS, YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

Gibbon Falls, 84 feet high, Gibbon Canyon, Yellowstone Park, is one of the principal attractions between Norris Geyser Basin and Madison Junction on the Grand Loop Road of the Park. It was named for General John Gibbon, who explored the canyon in the early days.
[CUBA] JUN 6 1952

Virginia Connor
c/o Hemphill Wells
Lubbock Tex.
U.S.A.

Hi - from Cuba -
Me.
CETALU
ALBUQUERQUE N.MEX JUN 12 930 PM 1952

Mrs. V. Conner
Hemphill Wells
Lubbock
Texas

6-12-52
Albuquerque,
More wonderful than ever. See you soon
Love
Myrtle, Bob
A-30-HOTEL HILTON, ALBUQUERQUE, N. M.

Newly built of the most modern construction, luxuriously comfortable; New Mexico's famous Duncan Hines approved Dining Room and Coffee Shop, La Copita cocktail lounge, modern furniture of hand-carved New Mexico design. Center for travel to fascinating New Mexico Indian country.
VAN NUYS CALIF 1952 AUG 14 5 PM

Miss Virginia Conner
c/o Hemphill Wells Dept. Store
Lubbock, Texas

Wed.
Hi Ginny! We are having a good time. Been to several radio & T.V. shows. Goint to sight-see today. Leaving tomorrow for San Francisco - Will write again later. Love - Chris Brown
El Dorado Motel
Only 3 minutes to Hollywood
11056 Ventura Blvd., U.S. 101  No. Hollywood, Cal.

El Dorado Motel
11056 Ventura Blvd. U. S. 101
No. Hollywood, Cal.
PHONE: Sunset 2-3636
"A Bit of Old Monterey"

One of the Newest and Finest in the San Fernando Valley. Deluxe accommodations, tile showers, patios, comfortably cool in summer - Individually controlled thermostatic steam heat - Conveniently located to all transportation - Adjacent to Hollywood and other points of interest.
NEW ORLEANS LA JUN 6 80 PM 1953

Mrs. Virginia Conner
Hemphill-Wells Co.
Lubbock, Texas

Dear Jenny: Honey you would love this. Something to do all the time. Have been to all the famous eating places. I must weigh 15 lbs more by now. Dorothy & Dr taking me to the French Quarters tonight. You'll think of you. Have been on all the tours. I'll be seeing you next week.
Helen
Canal Street, New Orleans, La.

Canal Street, one of the widest, most beautiful and best lighted streets in the world, is the center of all activities in New Orleans.
14 CHICAGO ILL MAY 27 830 PM 1954

Mrs Virginia Conner
1505 B. Ave L
Lubbock
Texas

Hi Conner
Mother and I made the trips up fine. It is still the same place it was when we were here before. John & Gladys fine. The weather is cloudy & damp. Hope for sunshine soon. See you before long -
Annette
CHICAGO'S LAKEFRONT

Looking North along part of Chicago's 22-mile lakefront, one sees the majestic skyline of America's second largest city. Chicago has an extensive system of beautiful parks and boulevards, the park area being 6,446 acres.
MIDLAND TEX JUN 17 5 PM 1954

Mrs. Jennie Conner
1505-B Avenue L
Lubbock, Texas

June 16, 1954 - Midland

Dear Jennie: Was home before I knew it & you were on vacation. If you have time left from Colo., come over & spend it with me. I enjoyed being with you so much & always love your hospitality. Am busy on my big project but will have time in a few days - to loaf. My address is 707 W. Tenn. & my phone 4-4514. I'll write later, wanted to get you on the run. Come over if poss.
Love,
Hazel
1078-The Big Spring, Flowing 18,600,000 Gallons Every 24 Hours, Thermopolis, Wyoming
Largest Mineral Hot Spring in the World

Famed even in legends of the Indians, the healing waters of Thermopolis have drawn mankind for hundreds of years. Gushing from the earth with a temperature of 135 degrees, these springs discharge millions of gallons every 24 hours.
VAN NUYS CALIF 1955 APR 19 4-PM

Virginia Conner
1505-B Ave L.
Lubbock
Tex

Monday -
This is a wonderful city - so much to see. We had lovely dinner at this place last ese. Depends on weather in mtns if we go further - Hope you are doing o.k. Eserith & May W.
KING'S TROPICAL INN - CORNER WASHINGTON AND ADAMS - LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

KING'S TROPICAL INN
Washington Blvd. at Adams - Los Angeles, Calif.

WALTER WINCHELL Says:
"Places I Love to Remember when in Los Angeles"
KING'S TROPICAL INN For Fried Chicken
YELLOWSTONE PARK WYO 1956 AUG 26 6PM

Jennie Conner
1505 Ave L
Lubbock
Texas

Hi!
We had break-fast here today - wish you were along to enjoy the nice trip with us - we left Canada last Wednesday -
Ethel
FISHING BRIDGE, YELLOWSTONE LAKE
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

MAY APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN BUILT PRINCIPALLY FOR FISHERMEN, BUT IS AN IMPORTANT LINK IN THE HIGHWAY LEADING TO THE EAST ENTRANCE AND THE FALLS, ELEVEN MINUTES AT CODY, WYOMING.
SELBYVILLE DEL APR 7 1959 5 PM

Virginia Conner
1505-B Avenue "L"
Lubbock,
Texas

4-7-59
Hello neighbor had a nice trip all alone will see you all about Sat or Sunday nite 11th or 12th April. Heading about 8am the 8th.
Mr Wilgus
SCENE AROUND SELBEYVILLE
CALLAHAN FLA APR 24 7-AM 1959

Virginia Conner
c/o Hemphill Wells Co
Lubbock
Texas

Dear Kid -
Medie and I are really enjoying this. Just hate to think of it coming to an end.
Love,
Alma & Medie
TEXAN Motel & Restaurant

Each room air conditioned, steam heated, with free television and telephone. Modern restaurant featuring Charcoal Steaks - Children's Menu. Largest swimming pool in North Florida. Member Diners Club.
Just North of Jacksonville Limits
On U.S. Route #1
All roads #1, 301, 23 lead to The Texan Motel and Restaurant. Reservations Accepted.
Commercial Men Welcome    Phone PO 5-1623
WILKES-BARRE PA JUN 1 10 PM 1959

Mrs Virginia Conner
1505 B Ave L.
Lubbock, Tex

Hi Virginia
Having a nice time we have had a wonderful trip - Will see you soon - Love
Mable.
An East River view of the United Nations comprising the Secretariat Building, a 39 story monolithic structure of glass and steel, the General Assembly and the Meeting Hall is a city unto itself-and the heart and hopes of a fear torn world.
KANSAS CITY MO JUN 22 8PM 1959

Mrs. Virginia Conner
1505 B Ave L
Lubbock,
Texas

Dear Jenny: Hope you are enjoying your vacation & getting lots of rest. I'm enjoying my visit with Ruth & Allen. My sister Lela has been in the hospital ever since I have been here. Attended my class reunion in Nevada & liked to burnt up, but enjoy seeing everyone. Love to you.
Helen
HOOKER CUT, INTERSTATE ROUTE 44, FORMERLY U. S. HIGHWAY 66, BETWEEN WAYNESVILLE AND ROLLA, MISSOURI

This highway is known as the "Main Street of America."
FRANKFORD DEL JUN 13 1960

Mrs Virginia Conner
1505 Ave "L" Apt "B"
Lubbock,
Texas.

(very hard to make sense of this one!)
Sunday May 12th 1960
Dear neighbor, bet you think I'm about passed out but not so, still up and going as usual sorry early and I wish I had a Sailafe muscatell how about it Just wait I'll be back at 1209 "K" about 29th of May then I'll have to dig in and gd things cleaned up around here. Had a nice trip well around so for but shall got lots to do. Will tell you all when get back. Best wishes
Mr Wilgus
22—Air View of Ocean City, Md., looking north from Inlet
Ocean City, Maryland's eight million dollar resort seaport, was founded July 4th, 1875, by a tiny group of five Eastern Shore business men and has grown to accommodate fifty thousand vacationists.
Its rise to national fame came in 1933 when a severe storm cut a natural inlet between the Atlantic Ocean and the Sinepuxent Bay.

Bay
Atlantic Ocean + Beach
Pier not on Ocean
MORAN WYO JUN 16 2 30PM 1961

Mrs. Virginia Conner
1505 B. Ave. L
Lubbock Texas

Dear Virginia!
We are at Jackson Lake Lodge, it's a beautiful place. Will be in the park tomorrow. The trip has been real nice and beautiful scenery. Wish you were with us.
Love
Theola & Helm -
HATCHETT MOTEL
New - Rustic - Modern
40 minutes from Yellowstone
At the foot of Togwotee Pass on Highway U. S. 26-287
In the Jackson Hole Country, Moran, Wyoming.
Phone Moran 2958
ROLLA MO JUN 4 6-PM 1962

Mrs Virginia Conner
412 So Main
Floydada, Tex

Hi Virginia -
Hope you are a lot better. We are in Rolla Mo tonight had a nice trip so far, we were in rain most of the day. Sure hope it rains in Lubbock. Jennie hurry & get well - Love
Mable
THE FAMOUS SMORGASBORD SERVED AT FABULOUS
LAKE MURRAY LODGE, ARDMORE, OKLAHOMA
FLOYDADA TEX JUN 29 1962

Virginia Conner
c/o Minnie's Beauty Parlor
411 Main Street
Floydada
Texas

6-29-62
1209-15th Street Lubbock, Texas
Hello Neighbor I hope you are feeling fine, out and perhaps back at 1505 "B" Ave "L", I am having a real nice visit back east her. Been looking over damage along Atlantic Coast beaches of last March-April storm. It sure was disastrous. so many people lost their homes and property, several lives lost. I've been here since 630 P.M. June 14th will not leave for Lubbock till after 4th holiday to return. Probably about 9th if all goes well & have chance to stop few minutes will pick up May at Vernon & be in Floydada about 13th or perhaps 14th. Take care see you home soon God willing.
Mr Wilgus
SCENE AROUND LAUREL, DEL.

Vegetable Crops
LAS VEGAS NEV AUG 11 1962

Mrs Virginia Conner
Floydada Texas

Dear Jenny & Minnie!
This town is something everyone ought to see once. We saw some good shows. The bunch is still in bed except me & I'm drinking coffee. Wish you were with us.
Love Theola & Mary-
The Sands
A Place In The Sun
Las Vegas, Nevada

THE SANDS
The sands is a heaven of the brightest stars in show business; a haven of resort luxury unsurpassed. The Sands is THE exciting hotel. The Sands IS the spirit of Las Vegas.
6-7-63

BUTTE MONT JUN 7 12 M 1963

Virginia Conner
1505-B-Ave. L
Lubbock, Texas

Dear Virginia Ann -
Love you, & wish you were with us. Is beautiful Country. The kids are fine, & we enjoying every thing.
Bye,
Joe & Jimy
Harrison Avenue, Butte Mont., U.S. Highway #10, which leads to the Richest Hill on Earth. The Cave System of mining operation is visible in the distance.
LOCUST VALLEY N.Y. JUL 28 2-PM 1963

Miss Virginia Conner
1505 B Ave L
Lubbock
Texas

Air Mail

Haven't been to the City yet.
We're in the "Country" and its perfectly beautiful
Love -
Frances
LOWER MANHATTAN SKYLINE
NEW YORK CITY
WILMINGTON DEL. JUL 6 PM 1964

Mrs Virginia Conner
1505 "B" Ave "L" (12345
Lubbock 1, Texas

July 6, 1964
Hello Ginny
How’s she going? I had a nice trip east and good time here, seen lots of people I know will mail this while in Wilmington Monday 6th will be home perhaps last week in July see you all then, Best wishes
Mr Wilgus
OUT OF GAS???????

Greetings From FENWICK ISLAND, DEL.

Photograph of a man and woman standing beside a small motorboat that has supposedly run out of gas.
CHICAGO ILL JUN 13 830 PM 1951

Mrs. Virginia Conner
1505-B ave. L
Lubbock, Texas

Folded card, message written inside:
Hi Kid,
This is some place and am I having fun. I'm seeing the place by day and by nite from north to South side. Conner thanks for the lovely hose they are a god send. I may wear them all out before I get thru seeing the sites. I hope all are O.K. be seeing you in two weeks
Love, Annette
Thanks again for the nice hose -
CHICAGO RIVER AND WACKER DRIVE
Famed Wacker Drive, built at a cost of $8,000,000 consists of a lower level drive for heavy commercial traffic, and an upper level for automobiles and pedestrians. It is shown here as it skirts the Chicago River, crossed by numerous bridges leading to and from the Loop. The six tallest buildings shown are the Mather Tower, Carbon & Carbide Building, Pure Oil Building, Lasalle Wacker Building, Daily Times Building, and 188 W. Randolph Building. Wacker Drive is an interesting engineering and roadbuilding achievement and carries a great tonnage of through traffic relieving congestion in Chicago's central districts.


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