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.

Identifier

WCMpic_003993

Subject

Letter writing

Sanatoriums

Architecture

Beads

Markee, Daisy (Morgan)

[?], Pearle

Cultural Studies

Genealogy & Family History

Medical History

Spatial Coverage

Eldridge, California

Language

English

Date Created

circa 1913

Date

1913

Medium

photographic postcards

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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Type

Still Image

Source

Washington County Museum