Contributed by Emily Helton.  Thanks, Emily!

Early Postcard Transcriptions

Below are transcriptions of postcards from two girls whose names are listed in the McLeansboro HS class of 1914 graduation program. The postcards are addressed to a distant relative of Emily Helton, Miss May Crawford.  She was a teacher in or around McLeansboro in the very early 1900's, maybe 1909 or 1910. 

December 22, 1910

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Amadee Shepard

Addressed to: Miss Mae [May] Crawford, McLeansboro, Ill.
Postmark: McLeansboro, Dec 22, 1910


May 31, 1911

Dear friend --

I am glad you did not forget me.  Katie Edwards has your place and I will know tonight who has Mr. Hinkle's place.  Yours truly, Edna Woodruff

Postmark: McLeansboro, Ill, May 31, 1911
Addressed to: May E. Crawford, Honey Bend, Ill.


August 26, 1911

Dear Miss Crawford:

I have been told that all the class of 1914 will not go to school this term.  I hope you will like the place where you will teach. Answer soon.  Edna Woodruff

Postmark: McLeansboro, Ill., Aug. 26, 1911
Addressed to: Miss May E. Crawford, Honey Bend, Ill.


McLeansboro, Ill. Dec. 22

Dear Miss Crawford:

I have been waiting for about two months for an answer to my letter. I wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. ans soon. Edna Woodruff

Postmarked: McLeansboro, Ill., Dec. 22, 1911
Addressed to: Miss May E. Crawford, Honey Bend, Ill.


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