Name/Title
New York State HospitalEntry/Object ID
2022.83.176Description
Photograph postcard showing an aerial view of the New York State Sanatorium for Incipient Tuberculosis, AKA Ray Brook Sanatorium. The Infirmary Building, reservoir, and other structures are visible behind the Main Building. A hand drawn arrow is pointing to the West Wing of the Main Building. Printed caption on reverse reads, “Airplane View. Of New York State Hospital, Ray Brook, Copyright 1922.” No photographer’s mark. Used, divided back, postmarked October 28, 1923, Ray Brook, NY. Handwritten message on back reads, “Thank you much for the beautiful wristers. I wear them with great comfort. I have indicated my room with an arrow. I am improving steadily. Lovingly, J. B. MacLane.” Mailed to Mr. & Mrs. Anson Drinkwater, 23 Sunset Place, Utica, NY.Subject Place
Sanatorium
New York State Hospital for Incipient TuberculosisHamlet
Ray BrookState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaCollection
Ann Pecora Diamond CollectionLexicon
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, TuberculosisPostcard Details
Postcard Type
Photograph (1900-Present)Date Published
1922Postmark
Date and Time of Postmark
October 28, 1923, 9:00PMPostmark Place
Hamlet
Ray BrookState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaTranscription
Transcription
Thank you much for the beautiful wristers. I wear them with great comfort. I have indicated my room with an arrow. I am improving steadily. Lovingly, J. B. MacLane.Transcriber
Monks-Kelly, ChessieDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 in
