Postcard Collection

Black and white photographic postcard depicting the removal of engine 1538 after a train accident/wreck with caption "Removing 1538 From Wreck. MAR.3.07. E. Of Shippensburg, PA. #348". Crane to life engine seein in top left. Many spectators watching the event.\nVerso of #346 postcard addressed to "Miss Kate Grove"\nVerso message transcription: "This big engine butted the other one of the track and upset it. There was immense crowds out to see them clear up the wreck. Them had two steam derricks there. Thanks for the Easter card. Clarence"

Printed Caption: "Campus View, State Teachers College, Shippensburg, Pa." Print of drawing or painting. Black and white campus scene of landscaping, foliage, fountain, cleared paths and drives, and campus building with slight blue sky with clouds in background. On Bottom right in print is code "49856-C", likely a code associated with this version of postcard. Verso of postcard depicting campus view of State Teachers College addressed to Miss Frances LeFevre. Stamp legible as "Chambersburg, PA. AUG 30 530PM 1949". Verso message Transcription: "Dear Frances, I expect to be back to your home sometime Friday. I have a key so don't feel you need to be there. The summer has gone by so fast. My best to both of you Margaret Miss Frances LeFevre Box 146 Neffsville Pa."