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  • John and Jane Adams Postcard Collection

Postcard back, Angel of the Mountain, 1960

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Postcard back, Angel of the Mountain, 1960
PC-002-209B
Postcard back of Mount San Jacinto's Angel of the Mountain, 1960
03/17/1960
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The printing and the handwritten message on this divided back postcard is in dark blue ink, and there are three one cent Washington design A478 stamps for postage. There are a partially legible postmark, the publisher's number, another proprietary number, and a short paragraph about the natural phenomenon in the title.
Divided backs; Postage stamps; Postmarks; Mrs. John Waltsiees
  • John and Jane Adams Postcard Collection
MS-0008
English
Western Resort Publications, 1320 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, Calif.
Postcard
3.5 inches X 5.5 inches
Yes
PC-002-209A

[handwritten in cursive using blue ink]
Mary dear,

I am enjoying every minute of my stay. It is so restful--not hot, but most comfortable as to weather. Thanks for that delicious dinner.

Love Anne



Mrs John Waltsiees

2527 A. St.

San Diego 2

California



[postage stamps are three green one cent Washington design A478]

[postmark] Palm Springs Mar 17 1960

2:30 PM Calif.



[publisher's number in top left corner] FS-497
[printed in bottom middle of card] S18604L2

[title and paragraph printed at top of message space]
San Jacinto's
Angel of the Mountain

This natural phenomena[sic] is seen on the lower slopes of Mt. San Jacinto, it is seen to the best advantage during the earlymorning hours. The Angel has become a legend of the area and a hospital at Desert Hot Springs has been named in its honor.

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