Name/Title
Reu St-Vincent PostcardEntry/Object ID
2003.17.80Description
Postcard with view of Rue St-Vincent in Vieux-Montmartre neighborhood of Paris, France. Verso contains message from Rolland Castleman to his wife Lillian Castleman.Subject
The picture is of a street (Rue St-Vincent) in Paris, where Rolland was traveling at the time. The verso talks about his visit to the memorial to the Great War (World War I), as well as his plans to visit the ruins along the front.Subject Person/Organization
Rolland Castleman, Lillian CastlemanSubject Place
City
Paris, France* Untyped Subject Place
FranceContext
This postcard was written by Rolland Castleman to his wife, Lillian Castleman, while he was traveling abroad in Paris.Collection
PostcardsLexicon
LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Cobblestone streets, Streets, Travel, Tourism, Postcards, Cities & townsPostcard Details
Postcard Type
Photograph (1900-Present)Place Published
City
Paris, France* Untyped Place Published
FranceTime Period
20th CenturyPlace Printed
City
Paris, France* Untyped Place Printed
FranceSender
Rolland CastlemanAddressee
Name
Lillian CastlemanAddress
City
LombardState/Province
IllinoisCountry
United StatesPrimary Language
EnglishTranscription
Transcription
Hello Sweety,
Back in the city again.
Went to see the great war (illegible) The finest in the world. Going to the old ruins of the battle front tomorrow. Will write a letter later.
RollandTranscriber
Austin HeeremaLanguage
EnglishDimensions
Height
5-1/2 inWidth
3-1/2 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Lillian Castleman, Rolland CastlemanRelated Places
Place
City
Paris, France* Untyped Place
France
