Postcard : 2004.1.161

May Russell Postcard Collection

Title:

West End, Convent, Springfield, Ill.

Object ID:

2004.1.161

Object Name:

Postcard

Collection:

May Russell Postcard Collection

Date:

04/16/1908

VE Exhibit Label 1:

Front: This is a colorized picture of a large, multi—level
stone building with a bell tower.

Transcription:
"Convent of our Lady of the Sacred Heart."

Back of card:
Postmarked: "SPRINGFIELD APR. 16 4—33 PM , 1908."

Transcription (continued):
"Springfield, Ill."
"Dear Miss May. This is where I go to school. I am having a weeks vacation now at Easter. We are all going to church Easter. Papa's going to have special music. It is going to be fine. Your friend Elsa."
(To:)
"Miss May Russell, Russellville, Ark."

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West End Convent, Springfield

West End Convent, IL (back)

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