Military Parade Postcard

Photograph

Oberlin Heritage Center

R1995.055.01a

Name/Title

Military Parade Postcard

Entry/Object ID

R1995.055.01

Description

One black and white photographic postcard of men marching up South Main Street in Oberlin carrying a tattered American flag. Store fronts are visible behind the men. The postcard is addressed to George B. Ralsten and reads: "[I've?] have not heard from you in a long time. How soon do you go back to [?] and still you be glad to get back. I worry a good deal about your Papa wish he was here. Drop me a card, Love, Grandma K"

Photograph Details

Subject Place

Street

South Main

City

Oberlin

County

Lorain

State/Province

Ohio

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Context

These men are possibly Civil War veterans of Company C, 7th Regiment OVI, on the 4th of July.

Acquisition

Accession

R1995.055

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1914

Time Period

20th Century

Place