PC-002-624B

Postcard back, beautiful Colorado River, 1964

 

03/23/1964

 

 

This divided back carries the title and a paragraph of description; an upside-down, cancelled postage stamp; a legible postmark; publishing information, including two numbers; and a legible message and address handwritten in cursive using a ballpoint pen with blue ink.

Postage stamps; Postmarks; Mr. and Mrs. Olson

 

 

 

 

MS-0008

English

Columbia Wholesale Supply, North Hollywood, California

Postcard

3.5 inches X 5.5 inches

Yes

PC-002-624A

Hi The river does not look like this here--but it is nice--had a large fire in the river bottom last night and parts of it are still going- Lots of people here but it is very quiet. Elmer and Erma left for home today and we will bring Luider back with us. Al & Bey

Mr and Mrs Olson
4412 Campus
San Diego
Calif

[printed in green at top of message section] The Beautiful Colorado River--Golden Tamarisk (commonly known as a salt cedar) line the banks of the river. The richness of color and the beauty of the desert mountains is never to be forgotten. Easily accessible from Los Angeles or Phoenix. Fishermen, hunters and those who merely wish to rest flock to this section. Immediate access is either through Parker, Arizona, Earp, Blythe or Needles, California.
[postmark] Vidal Mar 23 P.M. 1964 Calif.
[upside down postage stamp is Washington, Issue of 1962, 5c, silver-grey]
[number in left lower corner] H194
[number at bottom of division] 12087

 

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