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Ward-Belmont Personal Post CardEntry/Object ID
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Ward-BelmontScope and Content
A personal post card from the Miles Kimball Company, Oshkosh, Wis. Labeled “Emily Finklea, Ward-Belmont, Nashville, Tennessee." Sent by Finklea, Ward-Belmont College class of 1949, to her parents/family. Addressed to Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Finklea, Monroeville, Alabama. Postmarked December 5, 1947, Nashville, Tennessee. Stamped with a green 1 cent United States Postage stamp featuring George Washington. The note reads as follows: “Friday morning. Hello! “Two weeks from today” is all I’ve heard since I left the room. I’m at the P.O. now. Ate two pieces of toast for breakfast so am a little late getting back to finish reading my chemistry. Last night the teachers gave a skit and perfectly portrayed W.B students. The proceeds went to the W.S.S.F drive which is being held this week. We got our yellow sweatshirts with Anti-Pan in big green letters, yesterday so I’m all dressed up in it this morning. Love, Emily.”Context
Emily Vivian Finklea Kelly (née Finklea), originally from Monroeville, Alabama, graduated from the Ward-Belmont preparatory school in 1947 and went on to earn her General Diploma from the Ward-Belmont junior college in 1949. While at Ward-Belmont College, Finklea participated in the Anti-Pandora social club, Music Club (1948), German Club (’48-’49), Chemistry Club (1949), and Biology Club (1949). Her leadership positions included President of Fidelity Hall (1949), Treasurer of Anti-Pandora (1949), C. G. O. Council (1949), and Y. W. C. A. Cabinet (1949). She went on to marry Ralph L. Kelly.Collection
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Ward-Belmont, Postcard, Emily Finklea
