Spalsbury: #231 Postcard

Name/Title

Spalsbury: #231 Postcard

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.475

Scope and Content

Handwritten postcard, from Verenice & Steve to Miss Alice Denicke, 219 No. 21st, St. Joseph, Missouri. Postmarked Jun 15 1953, Saint Louis, MO., postage 2¢ stamp. The front of the card is a colored drawing of the Jewel Box in Forest Park, St. Louis, Mo., where are housed magnificent botanical exhibits of rare beauty.

Context

Hi - from St. Louis Why it had to get so hot when we go on vacation, don't know! Hot here. I'd hate to live here Took boat trip and it was nice, also tour of city today. Been here since Wed., but think will go to Jeff City Sat, to Bagnell Sun. Have air-conditioned room at Jefferson Hotel but can't stay in it and see city. Love, Vereniece & Steve

Collection

Marshall White

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Postcard, Picture

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Postcard

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Media

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Archive Details

Primary Language

English

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

3½" x 5½