Postcard

Name/Title

Postcard

Entry/Object ID

2023.1.108

Description

Photochrome color postcard showing a group of people at a campsite with a body of water visible behind them. Printed caption on reverse reads, “A typical day of relaxation at the Fish Creek Camp Site. This State Park is enjoyed by thousands every summer. Between Saranac Lake and Tupper Lake at Fish Creek, N. Y.” Photograph by Bernard Acosta, printed by Page Distributing Co., Lake Placid, NY. Used, divided back, postmarked Lake Clear, NY, September 11, 1969. Typewritten message on reverse reads, “Dear Josie, This is the spot where we used to vacation- Just like this in a tent. We are enjoying our stay very much. Hope to see you soon. Our best to you, the Brockners.” Mailed to Miss Josie Elburn, Truslow Road, Chestertown, Md. 21620.

Subject Place

Body of Water

Fish Creek Pond

City

Saranac Lake

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Collection

Ann Pecora Diamond Collection

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Postcard

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Media

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Bodies of water, Camping, Camps

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Photochrome (1930-Present)

Postmark

Date and Time of Postmark

September 11, 1969

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

5-1/2 in