Postcard Collection

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".

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.

Postcard depicting photograph of fountain

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"

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"