The three-story brick St. Pierre School sits behind large leafy trees, its entrance marked by a stone-columned portico and a balustraded balcony. Two figures sit on the steps, with a white frame building and a clapboard house visible at either side. The caption's "(French)" identifies it as Waltham's French school, serving the city's French-speaking Catholic community; the handwritten French message carries family news and a mention of a marriage.
Postcard Details
Message · French, in pen
Mon cher Albert
J'ai bien reçu de tes nouvelles
[illegible]
ici est bien pour
autre chose [illegible]
J'espère que [illegible]
avec nous Rose [illegible]
pas arrivée ce [illegible]
je me marie [illegible]
rien [illegible]
Edmon Joseph [illegible]
le garçon [illegible]
cherche [illegible]
[illegible] enfin sa Clestine
être content [illegible]
souhaitant [illegible]
ta mère qui t'embrasse
Translation
Dear cousin Albert
I received your
letter with
pleasure if
you
well
everything is well
for
you
something else
I think that
etc
with our
niece of Rose
not arrived this
I myself
of the house
to Edmond Joseph
his boy
soon
Mister finally
his Clerstime he
to be
soui
there
White border with worn, chipped corners and light edge wear; visible linen-like canvas texture in the print.
No postmark visible. Divided-back card with 'W' in diamond logo. Card number R-25519. Handwritten French message in pen covering both sides. No stamp present. White border on front.
Cite this card
St. Pierre School (French), Waltham, MA, circa 1915, postcard, c. 1915. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/st-pierre-school-french-waltham-ma-circa-1915. Accessed November 2, 2026.
