2001.009.152 “Lights Out”

Accession Num: 2001.009.152

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Document Date: 1915-05-14 - --

Donors: Milton Parent

Keywords: 1910s, boxing, postcard, Shelling; Enid (Wensley), and World War I

Physical Description:
1 b/w postcard (13.8 cm x 8.8 cm)

Notes:
Postcard showing silhouette of boxing match in military camp sent to Enid Wensley of Nakusp, 14 June 1915. Inscription on front: 'This is the life but ― oh you Nakusp'. Inscription on rear: 'June 14/ Dear Enid, Just a line to say I'm OK. Hope you're all the same. The picture on other side was made of the most famous fight between E. Simpson vs. W. Aalten. Of course when "lights out" goes in camp, we've got "poll in" bed. With best regards to all, Frank.'

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