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Chapel, St. Mary's of the Woods, Terre Haute, Indiana, circa 1935

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ChristianityChurchesReligious & Devotional Life
Card type
Linen
Front of Chapel, St. Mary's of the Woods, Terre Haute, Indiana, circa 1935, linen postcard
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Back of Chapel, St. Mary's of the Woods, Terre Haute, Indiana, circa 1935, linen postcard
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About this postcard

The picture shows the large chapel at St. Mary's of the Woods, with a tall central tower, an attached multi-story building, and a statue on a pedestal in the foreground; the printed caption identifies it as "Chapel, St. Marys of the Woods, Terre Haute, Ind." Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, near Terre Haute, is the motherhouse of the Sisters of Providence, founded by Mother Theodore Guerin, and the chapel served the religious community and the college. The ornate tower and arched windows rise above lawns and trees.

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. Leonda is very sick we are all very anxious to know how she is. The sisters have all been Praying for her recovery if it is in our dear Lords will. Please let me know as soon as you can. Sending my love & best wishes to you & Mrs. Furlan and the others that I know, kindest regards from Sr. Francisetta Sr. M. Simma

PublisherA. Herz
Chapel, St. Marys of the Woods, Terre Haute, Ind. --- Post Card THIS SPACE FOR CORRESPONDENCE THIS SPACE FOR ADDRESS ONLY Published by A. Herz, Terre Haute, Ind.
PostmarkedTerre Haute, IN
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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
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. Mary's of the Woods, Terre Haute, Indiana, circa 1935, postcard, n.d.. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/chapel-st-marys-of-the-woods-terre-haute-indiana-circa-1935. Accessed October 24, 2026.