[Spohn Sanitarium, Corpus Christi, Texas]

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Postcard of Spohn Sanitarium in Corpus Christi, Texas. The image depicts a white victorian style building. The text printed on the front reads, "Spohn Sanitarium, Corpus Christi, Tex. Property of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word." The correspondence on the back is addressed to "Miss Delia Estley" and mentions this hospital being near Ms. Peabody's house.

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1 postcard : col. ; 9 x 13 cm.

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Peabody, Maude E. Creation Date: Unknown.

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Postcard of Spohn Sanitarium in Corpus Christi, Texas. The image depicts a white victorian style building. The text printed on the front reads, "Spohn Sanitarium, Corpus Christi, Tex. Property of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word." The correspondence on the back is addressed to "Miss Delia Estley" and mentions this hospital being near Ms. Peabody's house.

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1 postcard : col. ; 9 x 13 cm.

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Correspondence text: "Dear Delia: I am a little way from home but will be home in the Spring. It is lovely here. This hospital is in sight of our house right on the bay. Low, Maude E. Peabody #219 Hughes St. Corpus Christi Texas."

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  • March 24, 2020, 11:16 a.m.

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  • Aug. 4, 2020, 4:32 p.m.

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Peabody, Maude E. [Spohn Sanitarium, Corpus Christi, Texas], postcard, Date Unknown; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1231680/: accessed May 23, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Texas Medical Association.

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