Mason's Creek between Roanoke and Salem, Virginia

Subjects: Forests & Trees Rivers & Streams
Card type: Linen
Date: c. 1930 (White Border)

Back of Mason's Creek between Roanoke and Salem, Virginia, c. 1930 linen postcard — Back

About this subject

A view of Mason's Creek, a rocky stream with blue water flowing between wooded banks, with autumn foliage and trees reflected in the water.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

Hello Joan, I am way up here in the big city of Roanoke today. I am trying to get my G.I. papers straight so I can draw some dough. The Veterans Administration headquarters is here. I drew old 97 up here. I guess you have heard from Carlene Bank by now. She a nice girl. Love Temple

PostmarkedRoanoke, VA

Addressed to

Joan Collins

Scottsville, Virginia

Postcard record

Postmarked	Roanoke, VA
Series	R25
Condition	Very good
Place addressed	Joan Collins, Scottsville, VA
Place depicted	Mason's Creek, Salem, VA
Place mentioned	Salem, VA
Place mentioned	Roanoke, VA
Publisher	Asheville, NC
Stamp	1c George Washington, green, issued 1909
Notes	Linen texture; white border; printed caption at top; number at bottom right. Postmark: ROANOKE VA [date illegible]. Divided-back linen card with white border; 1c Washington green stamp. Published by Asheville Post Card Co. Green dealer sticker '325 5-' on back; light wear.

Cite this card

Mason's Creek between Roanoke and Salem, Virginia, postcard, c. 1930. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/masons-creek-between-roanoke-and-salem-virginia. Accessed October 5, 2026.