Postcard : 2004.1.6

May Russell Postcard Collection

Title:

Eureka Springs, Ark. Blue Spring.

Object ID:

2004.1.6

Object Name:

Postcard

Collection:

May Russell Postcard Collection

Date:

08/22/1907?

Creator:

Lucy (correspondent)

VE Exhibit Label 1:

Front: Colorized image of Blue Spring in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

Back of Card:
Postmarked: Eureka Springs, Ark., Aug. 22, 12 M, 1907"

Typed Description:
"Blue Spring. About nine miles from Eureka Springs is Blue Spring, whose waters issue straight out of the earth, and form a circle about 70 feet in diameter; the water is ice cold and deep blue, but when taken from the sprig is as clear as crystal. It's exact depth is unknown, but it has been proven to be more that 200 feet."

Transcription:
Dear May: Never mind about the other card till I get home. Will be there soon. Guess the preacher is not worrying very much. Love to all. Lucy.

(To:)
"Miss May Russell Russellville, Ark."

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Eureka Springs, Ark.

Eureka Springs, Ark., back

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