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The picture on this postcard shows the court of the May Queen. According to The Ottawa Campus newspaper this was the first of the annual May Day fetes at Ottawa University. The Queen is Ruth Larson. The six maids-of-honor were Goldena Hall and Bessie…

This 1907 postcard from Ottawa University is promoting the start of the fall semester on September 4th. This mass produced card is signed by OU president Silas Price. The front side shows Science Hall.

Wayne sent Hale a picture he had taken of the Ottawa University campus. He offered to send a copy suitable for printing for Hale's book. Wayne also asked if Hale had a mechanical drafting book that he needed. Wayne was leaving on an orchestra trip…

Glenn wrote to his mother asking her to balance his passbook at the State Bank of Ottawa. He had loaned some money out at ten percent interest and had a bankable promissory note. The opposite side of the postcard shows the New England Building in…

"Mamma" sent this postcard to Hale Blair asking about his health and job. She told him she and Glenn both had jobs. The other side shows Charlton Cottage, the first women's residence on the Ottawa University campus.

This postcard has a picture of a young woman in a hat with a big brim covered in ruffles. "Jennie Meeker" is written in ink on the front of the postcard.The postcard is addressed to W. P. Lambertson and was written during the Christmas season in an…

The front of this postcard shows the Franklin County Court House in Ottawa, Kansas. Liz wrote Glenn Nutt asking if he had seen Bell. She wanted him to tell Bell there was talk of an extended Christmas vacation because of sickness.

The front side of this postcard shows the Administration building at Ottawa University. Willie writes to Ray Ellis telling him that this building is where the business college is located.

Martha sends a friendly postcard to Glenn Nutt. She indicates that as soon as she arrives home on Monday afternoon she will be going to the Sunday School picnic. The postmark reads "Kansas City & Tulsa" and is dated Aug 29, 1917. It is also marked…

Lena Shearer wrote Dolly Roberts to wish her a happy and healthy New Year's . The front side shows Science Hall on the Ottawa University campus.