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Texas Centennial Celebrations
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"Texas Centennial Celebrations
1836-1936
Tyler - Rose Garden of America"

"Texas Rose Festival
Oct, 2-6, 1936"

"East Texas Fair
Sept. 21-26, 1936" (on reverse)

Postmarked November 12, 1936

Comments: This cover is one of a series issued in cities across Texas, highlighting events occuring during centennial celebration of Texas independence from Mexico.

From the collection of Robert Reed, Tyler, TX




The Constitution Revisited
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"President Gerald Ford
Campaigns in Tyler"

Postmarked April 28, 1976

Comments: President Ford spoke in the Wagstaff Gymnasium at Tyler Junior College. Children attending Tyler public schools were allowed to miss classes if they attended. I was one of those doing so and was able to shake the President's hand afterwards.

From the collection of Robert Reed, Tyler, TX




Eisenhower International Golf classic

"Eisenhower International Golf Classic
Sister Cities Station
Tyler, TX 75703"

"1987 Winners Each Scored A Net 50
Andy Dillard N/C
T. Allen
D. Allen
F. Bell
T. Hoffmand"

"The Ike Golf Championship."

Postmarked May 11, 1987

Comments: Only cancellation shown.

NOTE: I have only seen this postal cover on the Internet. If you have one of these covers, please contact me. I would like to obtain more information about it and possibly purchase it.




The Constitution Revisited

"The Constitution Revisited:
Rights and Responsibilities"
"Liberty Station
Tyler, Texas 75703"

Postmarked September 17, 1987

Comments: This cover was issued in celebration of the bicentennial of the U.S.Constitution.

From the collection of Robert Reed, Tyler, TX




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