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.
