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Chapel, St. Marys of the Woods, Terre Haute, IN, 1910

Subjects
ChristianityChurchesReligious & Devotional Life
Card type
Linen
Date
c. 1910 (Golden Age)
Front of Chapel, St. Marys of the Woods, Terre Haute, IN, 1910, c. 1910 linen postcard
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Back of Chapel, St. Marys of the Woods, Terre Haute, IN, 1910, c. 1910 linen postcard
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About this postcard

The chapel at St. Marys of the Woods stands above lawns and trees, with a tall central tower, arched windows, and a multi-story building attached; a statue on a pedestal faces the grounds. The site near Terre Haute was the motherhouse of the Sisters of Providence, founded by Mother Theodore Guerin, and the chapel served both the religious community and the college. The sender writes that she has been in the chapel and found it "simply beautiful," then asks after the ailing Sister Leonarda and reports that the sisters have been praying for her recovery.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

7-24-10 Dear Mrs Farrand. I have been in this Chapel its simply beautiful. Received your postal and was very glad to hear from you, but sorry to hear that dear Sr Leonarda is very sick we are all very anxious to know how she is. The sisters have all been Praying for her recovery if is in our dear Lords Will. please let me know as soon as you can. Sending my love & best wishes to you & Mrs Fulham and the others that I know, kindest regards from Sr Francisca Sr. M. Emma

PublisherA. Herz
Chapel, St. Marys of the Woods, Terre Haute, Ind.
PostmarkedTerre Haute, IN
Stamp
Addressed to
Mrs H Farrand

26 Doan Ave E Cleveland, OH

Postcard record

PostmarkedTerre Haute, IN
PublisherA. Herz
ConditionVery good
Place addressedMrs H Farrand, 26 Doan Ave, E Cleveland, OH
Place depictedChapel, St. Mary's of the Woods, Terre Haute, IN
Stamp1c George Washington, green, perforated on all sides
Stamp1c Benjamin Franklin, green, issued 1907, perforated on all sides
NotesWhite border; linen texture; red printed caption at top; light edge wear. Postmark: TERRE HAUTE IND. 25 12-21 PM 1910 — divided-back private card, colored halftone with white border; light edge wear, message dated 7-24-10 by sender.

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Chapel, St. Marys of the Woods, Terre Haute, IN, 1910, postcard, c. 1910. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/chapel-st-marys-of-the-woods-terre-haute-in-1910. Accessed November 2, 2026.