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Antique divided-back multiview postcard of Concordia, Mo., with three captioned scenes: "St. Paul's Lutheran Church" (tall brick church with spire), "Dining Hall at St. Paul's College" with a group of students posed on the front steps, and "St. Paul's College, Concordia, Mo." showing the brick college buildings. Back has a small "ZIM" figure logo at upper left. Standard size, about 3.5 x 5.5 inches. Used condition with a crease at lower left, edge chips and wear at the corners (notably lower right), and general toning.
Postally used: Concordia, Mo. circle cancel Feb 21, 1916, 9 PM, with a green 1 cent Washington stamp. Addressed to Mr. George F. Stohs, Wittenberg, Mo. The ink message begins "Kind Friend! Rec'd your card and was very glad to hear from you. Papa went to Mulkey Station to get Rev. ..." and mentions the dark night, bad roads and the weather turning very cold; signed at top (name reading uncertain).
A small-town Missouri Lutheran college view with students pictured, good for Concordia, Lafayette County and Lutheran education collectors.
Postally used: Concordia, Mo. circle cancel Feb 21, 1916, 9 PM, with a green 1 cent Washington stamp. Addressed to Mr. George F. Stohs, Wittenberg, Mo. The ink message begins "Kind Friend! Rec'd your card and was very glad to hear from you. Papa went to Mulkey Station to get Rev. ..." and mentions the dark night, bad roads and the weather turning very cold; signed at top (name reading uncertain).
A small-town Missouri Lutheran college view with students pictured, good for Concordia, Lafayette County and Lutheran education collectors.
