Postcard : 2008.2.46

Alsa Chester Howard Postcard Collection : Postcards collected around the world from Howard's extensive travels.

Title:

Charles L. Cooke Memorial Library, Hollins College, VA.

Object ID:

2008.2.46

Object Name:

Postcard

Collection:

Alsa Chester Howard Postcard Collection

Date:

11/17/1943

Creator:

Alsa Chester Howard (correspondent)

VE Exhibit Label 1:

Front: Colorized picture of the front entrance to a library in Virginia.

Back of card:
Postmark: Roanoke VA. Nov. 17, 1943 1 PM.

Printed description:
"Hollins College, situated seven miles from the city of Roanoke. Oldest college for women in Virginia founded by Charles Lewis Cooke. Began with Valley Union Seminary of 1842. An accredited liberal arts college with an endowment and board of trustees. A Southern college with a nation—wide patronage."
Transcription:
"Roanoke, VA. Wed. AM. 11—17—43."
"Enjoyed the trip here very much — Really is a fun city — bigger place than I had imagined. Had a nice time at the reception last night. A Mrs. Wallace, past grand matron took me under her arm. I saw with her. Nice crowed — stayed in a good tourist house will ? phone around this AM then go to Greensboro. Lots of love, Chester"
(To:)
"Mrs. E.S. Howard, 170 W. 105th St., New York, N.Y."

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Charles L. Cooke Memorial Library, Hollins College, VA.

Charles L. Cooke Memorial Library, Hollins College, VA. (back)

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