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Title
Aurora Cottage, Saathoff's Resort on Clam Lake, Siren, Wisconsin
Date(s)
- [ca. 1956] (creation)
Extent
1 photograph : color photomechanical print, tinted ;
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Scope and content
Hand-tinted and then commercially-printed color postcard showing exterior of a resort cottage with two metal lawn chairs outside and a pair of antlers above the door. Date from postmark: Sep 4, 1956; Siren, Wisconsin; red 2¢ Jefferson stamp. Message: Addressed to Mr. & Mrs. Fred Henscher, 704 Raub St., Joliet Ill. "Monday A.M. Hi Folks, Really leading a lazy life. Weather is ideal. Fishing has been real good. Joe sure is doing plenty of that. This is the cottage we are staying in. Love, Liz & Joe."
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Physical access
Used (postal stamp/cancellation, and writing on recto) Cancellation can be seen on recto when light shines just right
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Conditions governing reproduction
This item is made available by the University Archives & Area Research Center, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, for personal, educational, and research purposes in accordance with the Fair Use provisions of Copyright Act of 1976. Other uses may require permission from the copyright owner.
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Custodial history
Cataloged by kdo, 10/27/2016
Immediate source of acquisition
Purchased October 21, 20166, on eBay from dsap, Columbus OH
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Postcards shoe box #2
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[United States] : [publisher not identified], [ca. 1956].