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Collector:
Blenkle, Victor A., Dr., 1900-1978 (physician)  Search this
Collection Creator:
National Philatelic Collection, Smithsonian Institution.  Search this
Blenkle, Victor A., Dr., 1900-1978 (physician)  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (color, 3-1/2" x 5-1/2".)
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Picture postcards
Place:
San Antonio (Tex.)
Scope and Contents:
Postcard is a five-photo collage generated in San Antonio, Texas: two photographs of missions, Mission Concepcion and Mission San Juan Capistrano; two images of San Pedro springs; and one photograph entitled "a seller of pepitorias." The seller is a man standing in front of two large wooden doors, holding a tray and wearing Mexican style hat and clothing.
Biographical / Historical:
The word "pepitoria" refers to a chicken dish similar to the street food sold in Mexico.
General:
Series 1, Box 13, U.S.A.--San Antonio.
Collection Restrictions:
The collection is open for research use.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Topic:
Texas -- Description and Travel  Search this
Missions  Search this
Churches  Search this
Historic sites -- Texas  Search this
Sales  Search this
Genre/Form:
Postcards -- 1900-1920
Picture postcards -- 1900-1920
Collection Citation:
Victor A. Blenkle Postcard Collection, c. 1880-c. 1970, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution,
See more items in:
Victor A. Blenkle Postcard Collection
Victor A. Blenkle Postcard Collection / Series 1: Geographical Locations within United States / Texas - San Antonio
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8d1146131-9313-407b-a33a-d39afe0eda98
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0200-ref2244