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- [between 1908 and 1922] (creation)
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1 photograph : print, sepia toned ; sheet 9 x 14 cm (postcard format)
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Real-photo postcard with image of the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway depot in River Falls, Wisconsin. Postmark: Aug 29, 19--; Hudson & Ellsworth R.P.O.; green 1c Franklin stamp (Scott 331). Lacking other ways of dating this postcard, the Washington-Franklin Definitive issues first came out in 1908 and were printed until 1922. Message: Addressed to Mrs. H. Thomson, Poynette, Wisconsin, Box 104. "Dear Mother. We are getting along as good as can be expected. Nellie does not sleep very well. How's Kate and all the rest of you. Give my regards to Sam and all of you. Will write soon. From Will."
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There is a spot of missing photo at the bottom left, taking out some of the title and some of the white border.
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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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Cataloged by kdo, 07/24/2013
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Purchased February 5, 2013, on eBay from Dawn Smith, Salt Lake City UT.
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[New Richmond, Wis.?] : [Winter and Sherman?], [1908-1922]