Portland Sanitarium postcard w/letter
Title
Portland Sanitarium postcard w/letter
Description
Sepia-toned image of a building from the side. there is a large, round, two-story verandah on the end, and a number of trees. On the back is a 1 cent U.S. postage stamp. The addressee, Mrs. L.A. [Daisy] Markee, was a local woman who had relocated to California with her husband and family. She died in the 1918 influenza epidemic and was buried in Oregon by her husband.
[front] [typed] Portland Sanitarium [back] [postmark] Eldrige, Cal. [Remainder is illegible.] [ink] Mrs. L.A. Markee, Kenwood, Cal. Monday A.M. was disapointed that you didn't come yesterday. Was at the train to meet you. Well plan to come down & spend tomorrow with me. I have a machine in this room and think we can do fine. Love, Pearle. Bring beads! Made 200 yesterday.
Date Created
circa 1913
Subject
Letter writing
Sanatoriums
Architecture
Beads
Markee, Daisy (Morgan)
[?], Pearle
Cultural Studies
Genealogy & Family History
Medical History
Place
Eldridge, California
Medium
photographic postcards
Language
English
Identifier
WCMpic_003993
Rights
Online access to this image is for research and educational purposes only. To inquire about permissions, order a reproduction, or for more information, please contact the Five Oaks Museum at Research@FiveOaksMuseum.org.
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Source
Robert L. Benson Research Library, Five Oaks Museum
Type
Still Image