Description
Postcard with blck and white photo of Normal School in North Bay, located on First Ave, later known as Teachers' College. Provincially mandated, it opened in 1909 to train teachers for Northern and Northwestern Ontario. While initial enrollment was only 25, over 7,000 teachers graduated in the first 50 years.
Back of card:
Post Card
"This space may be used for correspondence" printed on left half
"This space is for address only" printed on right half
Addressee: Mrs. J. Moran Jr., 351 Norton St., Elmira, NY
Message: "[?] to the Bay. Play ball here today if it ever stops raining. Maybe we will have to stay over another day. Broke a finger last Sat., but caught Mon & Tues and probably get into the game today & tomorrow. Give time on the 7th[?] TM"
Postmark: North Bay,PM AU7 '12
Stamp: King George V, 1 centCreator
Rumsey & Co., 1528 Queen St., West, Toronto, Canada
