Photograph, Black-and-White

Name/Title

Photograph, Black-and-White

Entry/Object ID

2022.144.70

Description

Black-and-White photograph postcard of Arthur W. Sheppard in naval uniform. He is standing in front of a backdrop painted with a tropical scene. No printer's mark. Used, divided back, not postmarked. Mailed in an Air Mail envelope [2022.144.71] to Ray Burmaster, postmarked May 21, 1945. Handwritten message on back reads, "Dear Mr. Burmaster: Just a line to let you know that I got your letter and was glad to hear from you. The War in Europe is over. That helps to bring the end in sight. We will be back someday. I would like to think that this will be the last war and that people will learn to accept their responsibilities by keeping power from dictator minded people whether their office is large or small. I fear however they will not learn. My best regards to all. Sheppard."

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Photograph, Black-and-White

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Photograph

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Graphic Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Soldiers, War

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Photograph (1900-Present)

Date Published

circa 1945

Postmark

Date and Time of Postmark

May 21, 1945

Transcription

Transcription

Dear Mr. Burmaster: Just a line to let you know that I got your letter and was glad to hear from you. The War in Europe is over. That helps to bring the end in sight. We will be back someday. I would like to think that this will be the last war and that people will learn to accept their responsibilities by keeping power from dictator minded people whether their office is large or small. I fear however they will not learn. My best regards to all. Sheppard.

Transcriber

Monks-Kelly, Chessie

Language

English

Dimensions

Height

5-1/2 in

Width

3-1/2 in