Name/Title
Adirondack Mts., N. Y. Ray Brook Sanitarium.Entry/Object ID
2021.6.197Description
Color postcard showing the main building at the New York State Hospital for Incipient Tuberculosis, AKA Ray Brook Sanatorium. looking north. The West, Main, and East wings are visible. Printed caption on front reads, "Adirondack Mts., N. Y. Ray Brook Sanitarium." Printed by the Hugh C. Leighton Co., Portland, ME. Used, divided back, postmarked Ray Brook, NY, April 10, 1911. Handwritten message on back reads, "Dear Brownie, Here I am and so nervous and lonesome. It doesn't seem as if I could ever stay here but I must trust and hope for the best. I was so glad to hear from you it did me so much good. I got 3 that day. Write often. My hand trembles so I can't write much but will later. Tell you all about it. Love from [?]." Mailed to Miss Susie Brown, 26 Pine St., Glens Falls, NY.Subject Place
Structure
Main BuildingSanatorium
New York State Hospital for Incipient TuberculosisHamlet
Ray BrookState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PostcardNomenclature Sub-Class
Writing MediaNomenclature Class
Written Communication T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationLOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Sanatoriums, Hospitals, TuberculosisDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 in
