Name/Title
The Grand Old BattleshipEntry/Object ID
2026.1010.1Description
This postcard has a colorized image of Texas in dress anchored near a shoreline. It was published by the U.S. Navy. There is a small caption on the bottom of the postcard,
"A GLORIOUS HERITAGE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE FOR WHICH SHE WAS NAMED"
The back of the postcard noted Texas would be berthed at San Jacinto Battleground, but has the date of arrival at November 1947, rather than April 1948.Context
Battleship Texas sailed to the east coast in January 1946, began preparation for deactivation and donation to the State of Texas on February 13, and was in the U.S. Reserve Fleet from June 18, 1946, to April 21, 1948. She was decommissioned at San Jacinto State Park.Collection
Donation (Warren Schultz), Historical CollectionsMade/Created
Date made
Feb 13, 1946 - Nov 5, 1947Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PostcardNomenclature Sub-Class
Writing MediaNomenclature Class
Written Communication T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication
