Name/Title
PostcardEntry/Object ID
2026.2.60Description
Postcard produced by the American Y.M.C.A for soldiers serving overseas in World War I. Front side reads, "On Active Service with the American Expeditionary Force." Stamped/signed by censor.
Handwritten message on front reads, "Sept. 20 1918. Dear Sister, Just a line to let you know I got your letters + was very glad to here [sic] that your health is so good. Be careful and keep it that way and I'll be back and we will have a good time. Love + kisses to all from your kid bro." Mailed to Miss Maude Liscomb, Saranac Lake, NY. Return address of Pri Charles Liscomb, U. S. Army, A.P.O. 734.Subject Person/Organization
Liscomb, Charles, Liscomb, MaudeLexicon
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
War, Soldiers, Soldiers' lifePostcard Details
Postcard Type
Divided Back (1907-1915)Date Published
circa 1917 - circa 1918Postmark
Date and Time of Postmark
September 25, 1918Dimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 in
