St. Francis Hospital
Date
1943-07-29
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Publisher
Eli Witt Cigar & Tobacco Co., Miami, Florida; Tichnor Bros., Inc., Boston, Mass.
Abstract
Postcard of the St. Francis Hospital in Miami, Florida. "Situated on one of the many islands comprising Miami Beach, St. Francis Hospital takes its place of importance in the medical field."
Description
A used postcard of the St. Francis Hospital located in Miami, Florida. Written on the back, left side "Pvt. William R. Rissman U.S. Army Training Group #910 Squadron 100 flight A Miami Beach, Florida, Hello Ben, Well here I am down in Florida with you. I couldn't write to you before because I didn't have your address. I am staying in a swell hotel and we'll be here for about 2 months getting my basic training. I will tell you about the temperature because you must know all about it. Now I have got to go on guard duty. This is my first night of it. Write soon. Your friend, Bob." Written on the back, right side, "Pvt. Ben Blaskowski, Co. L. 262 Inf. A.P.O. 454 Camp B landing, Florida." "Free," written on the back, upper right corner. Postmarked on July 29, 1943.
Keywords
Postcards, Hospital, Florida, Miami (Fla.), St. Francis Hospital