| Title |
Jefferson Davis Monument, Monument Avenue and Davis Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, circa 1930-1944
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| Description |
Jefferson Davis Monument, Monument Avenue and Davis Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, circa 1930-1944. Message reads: "Am Having a wonderful visit. This is a beautiful City. Queen." Caption reads: "Jefferson Davis Monument - This imposing monument, the work of Valentine, is remarkable for its symbolical character as well as its artistic beauty. Standing upon a base of native granite is the portrait figure of the first and only President of the C.S.A. His right hand is outstretched in eloquent appeal to the Future while his left hand rests upon the open books of History." Postmark date: February 23, 1955; Postcard number: 1; Message included.
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| Extent |
2 images; Postcard; color |
| Date |
1930/1944 |
| Location |
United States; Virginia; North America; Richmond |
| Subject(s) |
Monuments & memorials; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; Postcards; Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889 |
| Citation |
Institute of American Deltiology Postcard Collection |
| Permanent Link |
https://hdl.handle.net/1903.1/14798
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| Rights |
http://vocab.lib.umd.edu/rightsStatement#CNE
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| Terms of Use |
Collection may be protected under Title 17 of the U.S. Copyright Law. To obtain permission to publish or reproduce, please contact the University of Maryland Libraries.
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| Digital Collection(s) |
- Cultural Preservation
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- National Trust Library Postcards
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