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Postcard with caption C.V.S. Normal School Campus, Shippensburg, PA. Verso transcription reads "This is another view of the campus. The Modle School + Dr. Lehman's house are in the back-ground."
Postcard with image of Model School. Caption reads "#1903, Modle School, C.V.S.N. School, Shippensburg, PA"
Photographic postcard with caption "#2059" and an image of the plaque placed to mark the location of Fort Morris. Archaeological evidence has created a controversy as to the actual location of the Fort in the past. The photographer's emblem is seen in the bottom right.
Postcard with caption "#229 Gymnasium C.V.SN. School, Shippensburg, PA" Message transcription: "Compliment of your friend A.A.R. RFD [Rural Free Delivery] No 3 Ever remember me!" Postcard verso addressed to Miss Bertie Woods. Metal. Franklin County Penna.
Postcard with caption "#229, Gymnasium, C.V.S.N. School, Shippensburg, Pa." Verso of postcard featuring gymnasium. \nOn verso, later note added at top: "When Mother (Catherine Kinger Kirk) was at Shippensburg College in 1919. Sent to her mother Margart L. (Kirk) Kinger."\nVerso inscription reads, "This is where we go to take our gymnastic exercises on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, for one hour."
Postcard depicting the train tracks and path toward a slight hill to campus buildings in the distance. The caption reads "Long Path to Education #235 C.V.S.N. School Shippensburg, PA." Along the top edge of the verso in handwriting is "Lloyd B. Shoap '08" and along the verso right edge is written "1907".
Postcard with caption: "#259 Interior of Gymnasium, At C.V.S.N School Shippensburg PA" Postcard features interior of gymnasium. On verso addressed to "Mr. W.R. -- #217 Broad St. Harrisburg Pa."
Photo of CVSNS 1907 Basketball Team and Coach sitting on steps, likely in front of Stewart Hall. The captain holds a basketball with "07" on it. Caption reads "Basket Ball Team. C. V. S. N. S. Shippensburg, PA." Caption on bottom identifies members from left to right "StArry. G. HArlAcher G. CrAig C. Heiges Coach. Cook G. EArly F. CApt. GoodhArt P." Angled on bottom right is the photographer's information. Very bottom right is "#271". Handwritten on bottom is date "Jan. 28, 1907"\nVerso addressed to "Orpha L. Grubb, Duncannon, Pa."
Black and white photographic print postcard of brick church with caption at bottom "#287 Reformed Church Shippensburg, PA." and the photographers logo or emblem to the right of the caption.\nVerso of Reformed Church postcard addressed to: Miss Kate E. Grove Pennington" Possible part of addressee cut off from bottom. Two post office stamps: Top: "SHIPPENSBURG, [P.A.] JAN29 9 AM 1907"; below: "PENNINGTON, N.J. JAN 30 --AM 1907"
Black and white photographic postcard of monument of Mary Jemison. Monument in a wooded setting. Postcard caption reads, "#3020. Monument of Mary Jemison, The "White Squaw" stolen from Buchanan Valley by Indians 1758. At Old Jesuit Mission. Near Orrtanna, Pa."
Photographic postcard depicting #314 Quigley's Bridges near Newburg, PA. Postcard verso addressed to Miss Kathryn E. Grove, Pennington, New Jersey. Ink post stamps read "NEWBURG MAY 7 4PM 1907" and "PENNINGTON N.J. MAY 8--1907 [REC'D]"
Postcard with caption "#338 S. Main St, Mercersburg". Photograph of Mercerburg's square downtown. On the right corner is a dry goods store with name "F.P. BREWER" painted on the building. Horses and buggies are parked along the street. Four men are seen walking or standing along the street. Verso addressed to Miss Kate E. Grove Pennington, New Jersey. Ink post stamps on back partially legible. Right reads: "RICH.FURN. .O.-- 3- JUN 1907 --" and left reads "PENNINGTON, N.J. JUN -- 9AM 1907 REC'D"\nBook says that #336-338 were possibly never used. Not in Laughlin book
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"
Black and white photographic postcard of men standing in front a mobile steam shovel clearing and digging land in wide clearing. The men are working in the field, assisting in operation of steam shovel. Exhaust visible from steam shovel stack. Written on steam shovel cab is "UCY US South Milwaukee Wis" and "P. -. BRE--LINE-- CONTRACTOR".\nVerso of #507 Steam Shovel with message addressed to: "Miss Katie Grove Penington N.J. Mercer Co. R. F. D. [Rural Free Delivery] 1." Verso message transcription: "Dear Katie rec'd postal Our school starts two weeks from now. Who is your teacher. Tell Anna to ans [answer] Verna's letter good Bye From Norm". Two postal ink stamps partially legible - right: "SHIPPENS[BURG, PA.] AUG 1-- 1PM 1907"; left: "PENNINGTON, N.J. AUG 1-- ---1907 REC'D"
Image of fountain in front of Old Main with caption "#537 Fountain C.V.S.N. School Shippensburg." Message transcription: Verso transcription: "This is the main building I have marked the rooms in which I have classes. In front the entrance door is our auditorium. The fountain is very beautiful. Will send more ---"
Black and white photograph of train wreck. Man and boy standing in foreground posing. Other people in background focusing on train wreck. Caption reads "#547 P.&R. Wreck At C.V. Water Tower, July 20, 07, Shippensburg, PA."\nVerso addressed to: "Miss Katherine E. Grove Pennington New Jersey" Verso message transcription: "Many thanks for card. On the other side you can see part of Mrs. Woods wrecked kitchen and three carloads of coal were dumped at their back door. To the right was their potato patch in which was dumped 13 broken cars. You can see part of one engine. It is crossways of the track. C.L.G." Rector: Post office stamp in ink "TRENTON, N.J. JUL28 730PM 1907"\nVerso: Two partially legible post office ink stamps- right" "SHIPPENSBURG, PA. JUL29 9AM 1907" and left: "PENNINGTON -- JUL30 7-- 1907"
Postcard with caption "Administration Building, State Normal School, Shippensburg, Pa". The handwritten note on the front of the postcard reads: "Hello. Have heard you have arrived in Fulton Co. safe. Suppose that means girls, --- and all. Imagine you'll be in --- tomorrow. Martha". Postcard verso addressed to Mr. Russell Nelson, M'Connellsburg, Fulton Co., Penna.
Postcard depicting baseball field. Message transcription:"Rec'd [received] your card some time ago. This is our new athletic field. O.L.G." Verso addressed to "Mr. John Grubb, Duncannon, Pa. R.F.D.[Rural Federal Delivery] 4."
Postcard image of baseball team in uniform in front of fountain, black and white photograph print. Annotation in hand-written cursive on verso: "Shippensburg Normal School Baseball Team - Ezra Lehman (center back row) was manager of the team. He was professor of English at the Normal School 1896-1900" [Ezra would later become President of the School] Handwritten in different script is "Presented to SU Archives by Judge Paul Lehman, 1986"
Postcard with caption "The Black Bear Hotel, Building Remodeled In 1884. Shippensburg PA" Railroad line in foreground. Verso has post stamp legible as "SHIPPENSBURG, PA MAY 14 9AM 1907" Verso addressed to: "Mr. Russell Nelson, M Connellsburg [McConnellsburg], Fulton Co., Penna."
Postcard in color with caption "Branch Bridge, Shippensburg, Pa." Postcard verso addressed to "Miss Kate E. Grove, Pennington, New Jersey". Verso transcription:"Aug.24.07 Howard [or Howland] Shoemaker arrived here yesterday morn. They made a mistake in checking his baggage and sent it to Asbury Park. But they telegraphed for it. I expect to be down on the 24th. C.L.G. 341 [or 241] W. Orange St."\nThe Post Office stamp on right reads "SHIPPENSBURG, PA AUG 4 9PM 1907". The left reads "SHIPPENSBURG, PA AUG 5 6PM 1907". Possible the message was written on July 24 and not Aug 24 based on stamps.
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."
Black and White photograph with beige hue of decorations on a stage in what appears to be the chapel in Old Main. Caption reads "Decorations of Philo Anniversary, May 15, 08, C.V.S.N School, Shippensburg, PA" and has photographer's log on bottom right. Philo was the Philomathean or 'Philo' Literary Society, an early student group at CVSNS. Verso of postcard depicting Philo decorations with handwriting "Lloyd B. Shoap '08".
Postcard with caption Entrance to State Normal School Shippensburg, PA. Verso transcription: "Miss Elizabeth D. Groff Millerbrook, Ny."
Black and white photographic print postcard with caption "The First Court House of CubmeRland, Co. First CouRt Held July 24, 1750. Shippensburg, PA. #125." Print with unpaved road and walkway infront of 2 story building, 2 deep, with attic and one story attachment on right side of house. Trees in front of house along walkway.
Black and white photographic postcard of large pond with many white ducks swimming with caption "Funks Ducks, Shippensburg PA." Shrubs and trees surround the lake. A fence sits along the right side of the pond. A two story bulidng, stone of first floor, light wood siding on second, sits in the background behind the trees. Three wooden post, possibly telegraph, are positioned behind lake adjacent to the builidng. Handwritten on right edge is "Sept. 27-'06 Thanks for CardR." Appears more writing on the edge below this but is cut off from image. \nVerso of Funks Duck postcard addressed to "Miss Kate E. Grove Pennington New Jersey" On left bottom is written "[Egl]antine [D]airy." Two postal ink stamps: Right: "SHIPPENSBURG, PA. SEP27 9 AM 1906; left: "PENNINGTON, N.[J.] 2-- --PM 1906"
General view of the Cumberland Valley State Normal School. Postcard addressed to Mrs. William Swartz Port Royal Pa. R.F.D [Rural Free Delivery] #2 Juniata Co. Message transcription: "Dear Mother:- Rec'd [Received] the letter and stamps. Many thanks you remember that white corduroy skirt of mine buttoned down with the big buttons. They broke one off in the wash. There are a couple in the machine drawer. Will you please put one in your letter when you write. You can see from this card how near the train runs to school. Suppose I won't know home when I get there. Lovingly, Mary"
Postcard with caption "Girls' Dormitory, State Normal School, Shippensburg, PA." Includes handwritten annotations noting a room number, 121, and the acronym for the school's full name, CVSNS. Postcard verso addressed to Mrs. Jacob H. Zeger, Mercersburg, Route 3, Penna. Postcard verso reads: "Dear Mother + all: Did nothing much but eat, sleep + loaf yet. get our books to-day I think, Good eats so far. Real nice room. The building on other side is one we room in. Have back room. Nice wind blowing now. Hot last night. Had big fire last night right across from building Was down street this morning getting acquainted a little bit. with love, Louise"
Commercialchrome postcard featuring the Cumberland Valley State Normal School's gymnasium. The gymnasium, now known as Stewart Hall, was built in 1894. The building was named Stewart Hall in 1950, when it was dedicated to former faculty members John Keats Stewart and Harriet Wylie Stewart. In 1916, when this postcard was produced, the gymnasium had an indoor track and was used for men's and women's physical education classes. The original campus complex, including Old Main, Horton Hall, Stewart Hall, Gilbert Hall, and the Martin House (the president's residence), has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is known as the Cumberland Valley State Normal School Historic District, reflecting the university's original name.\nPostcard verso with inscription reads "Dear Mother: This is to let you know I found my ring in bed this morning. I am very glad. In this building we take gymnasium exercises. I have been very stiff and sore since I took gymnasium last week. Sincerely, Mary" addressed to \nMrs. William Swartz \nPort Royal\nPenna\nR.F.D. [Rural Free Delivery] # 2
Postcard with caption "Ladies' Dormitory, State Normal School, Shippensburg, Pa". Handwritten note on front reads: "Thank you for the card. I room with M. Hockenberry. Poor Mr. Kirk left with the measles. We are very busy taking Junior and Middle. Myrtle will write soon. Looking for the leather card Mae Le Van". Postcard verso addressed to Mr. R. T. Nelson, McConnelsburg, Pa.
Postcard with printed black and white photograph with patches of royal blue coloration added to photo for printing. Main street appears unpaved. A wooden pole with cable is featured prominently. The caption reads "Main St. Shippensburg, Pa." Attached to postcard rector is date "Sept. 19. '06 - "\nVerso of postcard depicting Main Street, Shippensburg, and addressed to: "Miss Kate E. Grove Pennington [New Jersey]". Bottom left handwritten cursive transcription: "E glantine"\nTwo post office stamps on verso. Both on right. Appears sent from "SHIPPENSBURG, PA SEP19 9AM 1906" and received "PENNINGTON, N.J. SEP 2-- 9AM 1906"
Black and white photographic postcard depicting children outside under a tree dressed for May Day festivities. Printed on verso :"Shippensburg State Normal School To the young men and women of Pennsylvania Dear Friends: Have you considered the advantages of a liberal education? Education fits you for better work all your life. It increases your power and influence in the world. It makes your life broader and richer. It enables you to earn a better salary. Our good state offers you a liberal education of four years absolutely free. If you cannot come daily from your home you can live here for less than 60 cents a day and do it well. Really no young man or woman can afford to miss this opportunity. Send for catalogue to State Normal School Shippensburg, PA." In pencil appears to be handwriting attempting to mimic the words 'Really' and "State Normal School" and another non-legible word. Likely pencil writing of a child.
Black and white photographic postcard with a scenic view of a field and mountains in the backdrop with caption "Mt. Parnell, near Fort Loudon, PA"
Black and white with a beige hue photograph of tree-lined Normal Avenue and adjacent walk-way and field with more trees arranged in linear fashion. Caption: "Normal Avenue, Shippensburg, PA." Verso of Normal Avenue image. Has two post stampes. The stamp on the right reads "SHIPPENSBURG SEP 14 9AM 1906" and the stamp on the left is legible as "SEP 14 6PM 1906 REC'D". Possible part of original postcard missing, including possible hand-writing at bottom of verso. Verso addressed to "Miss Kate E. Grove Pennington."
Postcard with caption "Jan. 1, 07. Shippensburg, PA." and written in cursive at top "The Oakville Band in the great parade." with initials possibly C.G. Has photographer's logo or emblem on the bottom right C.A.L. - possibly a Clyde A. Laughlin photo. Postcard verso addressed to "Miss Kate E. Grove, Pennington, New Jersey." and "Eglantine Dairy" on verso bottom left.

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