Name/Title
Balboa-Balboa Island FerryEntry/Object ID
BIM2020.005.32Description
A black and white photograph post card with an image of the Commodore crossing the Newport Harbor. The photograph was likely taken in the 1930s or early 1940s from the end of a dock or inside a boat based on the photograph angle. The ferry is heading to the Balboa Peninsula with passengers and three cars on board. It was sent on February 3, 1948 at 5 pm from the Balboa Post Office, likely the one on Main Street, to Mr. Eroln Burssett [sp] in Grand Lodge Michigan. Photograph number 10.Subject Person/Organization
Balboa Island FerryCollection
Bob Lambert Postcard CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Postcard, PictureNomenclature Primary Object Term
PostcardNomenclature Sub-Class
Writing MediaNomenclature Class
Written Communication T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationPostcard Details
Postcard Type
Photochrome (1930-Present)Postmark
Date and Time of Postmark
February 3, 1948 at 5 PMPostmark Place
City
Balboa, Newport BeachState/Province
CaliforniaCountry
United States of AmericaStamp
1 cent green Washington StampAddressee
Name
Mr/ Erlon BurssettAddress
Street
R #2 South River Rd.City
Grand LodgeState/Province
MichiganPrimary Language
EnglishTranscription
Feb 3
Dear Erl,
I am sending a box of shells home. Leatha and I will ride over to Balboa island. It don't take but a few minutes to cross. Sent you a card this morning. Love Mary.Create Date
December 23, 2020Update Date
October 13, 2021
