Postcard of the Smithsonian Castle and Henry Statue
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Form/Genre: Postcard
Date: May 6, 1909
Citation: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 95, Box 84, Folder: 25
Postcard of the Smithsonian Institution Building, or "Castle," and the statue of Joseph Henry, first Secretary of the Smithsonian. Trees cover the grounds. The card is addressed to Mr. R.L. Campbell, with a short message for him: "Am having a fine trip. Wish you were here. We would have some fun together-- Herbert". The card is postmarked May 6, 1909.
Smithsonian Institution Building (Washington, D.C.)
Historic Images of the Smithsonian
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 95, Box 84, Folder: 25
Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu
May 6, 1909
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Washington (D.C.)
SIA2011-2299 (front) and SIA2011-2300 (back)
Number of Images: 2; Color: Color; Size: 5.375w x 3.5h; Type of Image: Postcard; Medium: Paper