Name/Title
Postcard, Texas Under Six FlagsEntry/Object ID
CHSA-04802Scope and Content
Color. Photo. Texas; The Alamo: Front view of the Alamo with a U.S. flag and 5 other flags flying on the roof.
Front: Caption: "Texas Under Six Flags." Back: Info. Text: "The Alamo - San Antonio, Texas, Erected in 1718 as a church and fortress, it became the symbol of Texas independence. During the Texas-Mexican independence War in 1836, it was defended and lost to the last Texan. Soon "Remember the Alamo" became synonymous with Texas Independence. Since 1519, six sovereign flags have flown over Texas, the flags of France, Spain, United, States, Republica of Texas, Southern Confederacy, and Mexico."; "School Mart, 1812 South Presa, San Antonio, Texas 78210" Postmark: ilegible. Stamp: a 12 cent stamp with a torch "USA 12c, Freedom of Conscience - An American Right". Message: "San Francisco 7-30-81"; "Wasn't __ to write from Canada as post office on strike. My flight schedules are altered and messed up so __ probably fly from SF to Anck tho' would like to meet you again. I shall phone you if am __ to alter schedule __ again tho' at present unfortunately doubt iI will __ to stay again in LA. I'd like to. The Canada tour was very interesting and a much better group of people than LA/NY. Shall write in more detail from home. Most cities had helpfull telephone operators when they heard a non american voice. No luck for your collection!! Ater 8 weeks travelling + camping, am looking foward to my own bed. I've also had time to thing about selling my Auckland property - end of '82. Best wishes for now. May see you in a day or so - Robert.", "Daniel K. E. Ching, Box 75423 - Sanford Sta, Los Angeles, California 90075". Old Accession #: N/A