Columbia University and Morningside Park - New York, New York

Aerial View of Columbia University and Morningside Park, New York

PRINTED ON BACK: “Columbia University, covering more than 17 acres of ground near Broadway and 116th Street; chartered as King’s College in 1754, with eight scholars attending class in the vestry room of old Trinity church, this colossal school had 27,631 students in 1934, taught by 2833 teachers; its endowment funds now exceed $84,000,000, and its total resources $152,000,000. Its scholarship is renowned and its degrees eagerly sought.”

Mailed on July 30, 1940. Not great condition with old tape stuck to the front and plenty of discoloration.

HANDWRITTEN: “The weather here is too, too hot. Hope you are having a nice summer.
Miss Plotnik
Regards to Dad, Mother, William & LeRoy”