A sepia-toned view of the west gate of South Dakota State College in Brookings, showing brick pillars with globe lights flanking a road, surrounded by evergreen trees.
Postcard Details
Message · English, in pen
Hello Mom.
Here is another scene
of the College. I got a
notice in the mail that
my allotment has been
approved. I suppose
you will be getting it in
a month or so. Pardon this
in my writing material forgot to bring
Lewis
Addressed to
Mrs John Lindemann
R. F. D. 1 Box 134, DuBois, Pennsylvania
FromJohn L. Lindemann, U.S. Enlisted Branch 3, Company A Room 324, Brookings, South Dakota
Real photo postcard; printed caption at bottom; light surface wear and faint crease.
No postmark and no stamp present; stamp box empty. Divided-back card with EK (Eastman Kodak) stamp box; L. L. Cook Co., Milwaukee imprint. WWII-era content (military allotment mention). Light soiling/toning.
Cite this card
West Gate, S.D. State, Brookings, South Dakota, postcard, c. 1915. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/west-gate-s-d-state-brookings-south-dakota. Accessed October 5, 2026.
