U.S.A. - Charleston, South Carolina - 17.12.1962

The Citadel

The Military College of South Carolina

Founded 1842 --- Charleston, S. C.

First Classmen Ring Hop

First Classmen receive officially their Class Rings.

Hotel Frances Marion,  Charleston, South Carolina - 17.12.1962

To. Penelope Rodd,

     With love Nan

The Citadel

The Military College of South Carolina

Founded 1842 --- Charleston, S. C.

Padgett-Thomas Barracks, Murray Barrcks, The Armory, 

Engineering Hall, Alumni Hall and Cadet Activities Building.

Hotel Frances Marion,  Charleston, South Carolina - 17.12.1962

To. Timothy Rodd,

   With love Nan

The Citadel

The Military College of South Carolina, founded in 1842 Charleston, S. C.

Hotel Frances Marion,  Charleston, South Carolina - 17.12.1962

To. Meredith Rodd,

     With love Nan.

The Citadel

The Military College of South Carolina, founded in 1842 Charleston, S. C.

Hotel Frances Marion,  Charleston, South Carolina - 17.12.1962

To. Nicholas Rodd,

     with love, Nan

U.S.A. - St Petersburg, Florida - 16.12.1962

Florida Pelicans

Hotel Detroit, St. Petersburg, Florida - 16.12.1962

Dear Pen,

     Only two more places to send cards from.  It's warm here, Cheers!  The town calls itself the Sunshine City, and Florida is called the Sunshine State, so ----

     With love, Nan

 Detroit Hotel

Corner Central Avenue and 2nd Street 

St Petersburg, Florida

150 Rooms
Center of the Theater and shopping district two blocks bay - spacious lobby - open air veranda and patio facing south on Central Avenue - Patio Restaurant and Coffee Shop.

Hotel Detroit, St. Petersburg, Florida - 16.12.1962

Dear Tim,

     X marks the spot.  I have a large room with two rocking chairs.  Have just eaten an enormous hamburger steak and chips (they call chips French Fried here), 4 slices of b & b & drunk 3 cups of coffee.  I WAS HUNGRY.

   Love Nan.

Underwater Pals at Florida's famous Weeki Wachee, Spring of Live Mermaids.  Located jsut North of St. Petersburg, Tampa and Clearwater.

Hotel Detroit, St. Petersburg, Florida - 16.12.1962

Dear Mer,

     Can you swim well enough yet to ride a Seahorse?  I met two Australian Cockatoos yesterday and I talked to them in my best Australian but the horrid birds couldn't have cared less.

     Love Nan.

Playful porpoises begging for food from feeder at Miami's fabulous Seaquarium Miami, Florida.

Colour Photo by Russ Hopkins, Miami Seaquarium.

Hotel Detroit, St. Petersburg, Florida - 16.12.1962

Dear Fish (Nick),

     I don't think these porpoise are as clever as some I saw, they took the fish out of theman's mouth.  I also saw a doctor (pretending Dr) put a spatula down a whale's throat and the whale said 'Ah' when he was told to.

     Love Nan.

U.S.A. - Florida - 12.12.1962

Getting a gorgeous tan on the Florida sands.

St Moritz Hotel, Miami Beach. Florida - 12.12.1962

Dear Pen,

     This is called the Sunshine State, Ha! Ha! I left Jacksonville this a.m. where it was 15f, and arrived here to find it certainly warmer, but still awfully cold at 50f.

     Love Nan

Built for the shallow waterways and swamps of teh Everglades in Florida, the Airboat is ideal for fishing an sightseeing.

St Moritz Hotel, Miami Beach. Florida - 12.12.1962

Dear Tim,

     I'm hoping I ride in one of these gadgets when I go to the Everglades tomorrow.  I'm also hoping it's a lot warmer than it is today!

     Love Nan

St Moritz Hotel, Miami Beach. Florida - 12.12.1962

Dear Mer,

     I think this must be the funniest shape of ll the 50  States.  The city of Miami is about 3 1/2 miles from this hotel, but there are lots of shops here, too.

     Love Nan

St Moritz Hotel, Miami Beach. Florida - 12.12.1962

Dear Fish (Nick),

     How about playing this joke on Daddy some time?  I'm sure he'd just laugh and laugh.

     Love Nan.

U.S.A. - Florida - 11.12.1962

Hotel Florida, Jacksonville, Florida - 11.12.1962

Dear Pen,

     I'll be a disappointed woman if I don't see an Alligator in the Everglades, I'm keeping my fingers X-ed.

    Love Nan

Florida Gater Salute, Big, Wide and Ready.

Hotel Florida, Jacksonville, Florida - 11.12.1962

Dear Tim,

     Can't remember if you have been home or will be in camp.  How about putting pen to paper some time and tell me how you got on.

     Love Nan

 Feeding time at Marine Studios, Marineland, Florida

Hotel Florida, Jacksonville, Florida - 11.12.1962

Dear Merry,

     I am going to Marineland tomorrow, should be fun.  I spent last night in Charleston, South Carolina, will be here for two nights, then on to Maimi Beach for three nights.

     Love, Nan

Hungry Chimp enjoys his Hot Dog.

Hotel Florida, Jacksonville, Florida - 11.12.1962

Dear Fish,

     The hot dog looks more like a big fat worm to me, however I don't suppose the chimp would mind much if it was.

     Love Nan

U.S.A. - Connecticut - 12.11.1962

Connecticut is an Indian term meaning 'upon a long river'.  The State Flower is the Mountain Laurel, the Bird is the Robin, the Tree is the White Oak, and the Motto is 'Qui Transtulit Sustinet'  -  He who Transplanted still Sustains.

Greetings from Old Greenwich, Conn.

c/o  G. Nelson, Gregory Road, Cos Cob, Connecticut - 12.11.1962

Dear Timmy,

     Puzzle, find the inkspot.  We are just round the corner from Greenwich.  There is a trout stream just across the road where Bob, the son in this household, fishes, it's really a lovely part of the world.

     Love Nan

c/o  G. Nelson, Gregory Road, Cos Cob, Connecticut - 12.11.1962

Dear Mer,

     This is the sort of Autumn colouring I've been seeing all across the country.  Here, there is very little green left.  Have they got a doll yet in Australia that repeats everything you say to it?  Iv'e only seen it on T.V. but it is really something.

     Love Nan.

c/o  G. Nelson, Gregory Road, Cos Cob, Connecticut - 12.11.1962

Dear Fish ( Nick),

     I hope you like pictures of boats.  There are just lots and lots of boats around here.

     Love Nan

U.S.A. - New York - 8.11.1962

Rockefeller Center

Combination view of the building of Rockefeller Center and a unique view of teh Statue of Atlas New York City.

New York - 8.11.1962

Dear Pen,

     I've been bussing for 11 days, have lost all track of time.  Had to ask a soldier sitting next to me on the bus today what day it was, I hadn't the faintest idea.

     Love Nan

Rockefeller Center

This unique view taken from 5th Avenue shows towering 70 story RCA Building flanked by the 14 ultra-modern skyscrapers that comprise this world famous group of buildings.  

 Photo by Henry S. Miles.

New York, 8.11.1962

Dear Tim,

     Suzy and I went to the top of the RCA building when we were here before.  I'm going to Connecticut tomorrow to stay with friends.

     With love Nan.

 Chinatown

A touch of the Orient.  Restaurants, curio shops, narrow streets.  Picturesque.

Mott, Pell and Bayard Streets.

New York - 8.11.1962

Dear Mer,

     Last time I was here we went to China Town it was so hot that an egg would cook on the footpath.  That's true, people do so sometimes here just to show it can be done.

     Love Nan.

 Rockefeller Center and Lower Plaza

The Lower Plaza in front of the RCA Building features the Prometheus Fountain which is one of the most impressive sights in Manhattan.  During the summer months the Plaza is used for dining out purposes and during the winter months as an ice-skating rink.

New York - 8.11.1962

Dear Fish (Nick),

     Do you know which flag the Australian one is?  I certainly hope you do!
  
     With love Nan

U.S.A. - Detroit, Michigan - 5.11.1962

International Freedom Festival

Fireworks bursting above the Detroit River light up Detroit's new Civic Center.  The annual Detroit-Windsor International Freedom Festival, June 25 - June 4, celebrates the independence of both the United States and Canada, dramatically showing that 'Freedom is a Happy Thing'.

Colorphoto courtesy Tony Spina, Detroit Free Press

Henrose Hotel, Detroit, Michigan - 5.11.1962

Dear Pen,

     I'm old, worn etc etc, at this moment, having bussed for 13 hours yesterday and 12 hours today, so this is hello and good night.

     with love Nan

State of Michigan

Michigan is bordered by the waters of Lake Superior, Michigan, Huron and Erie.  It also has 11,000 inland lakes, many streams and rivers and an abundance of historical lore.  These together with it's vast industry, make Michigan a tourist empire of the inland seas.

Henrose Hotel, Detroit, Michigan - 5.11.1962

Dear Tim,

     Read what I wrote to Pen.

     With love Nan.

Upper Left: The Ambassador Bridge - Worlds longest International Suspension Bridge.
Upper Right: Grand Circus Park looking West.
Lower Left: Tunnel to Canada adjacent to Detroit to Civic Center.
Lower Right: Cobo Hall and Skyline.

Henrose Hotel, Detroit, Michigan - 5.11.1962

Dear Mer,

     As I write, I need to turn my head just a little and I can see the lights of a Canadian town across the lake.  I arrived here just half a hour ago, I'm going to bed as soon as I get all the cards written so as I can get up at a reasonable time and go see the sights.  I mightd even get into a bus and go through the tunnel to Canada.

     Love Nan

1906 Winton

Photo by Free Lance Photographers Guild, Inc.

Henrose Hotel, Detroit, Michigan - 5.11.1962

Dear Fish (Nick),

     And what do you think of this motor car?  Its time you wrote me another letter.

     With love, Nan

Canada - Manitoba - 2.11.1962

 The Pavilion, Assiniboine Park

Winnipeg, Manitoba. Canada

St Regis Hotel, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Canada - 2.11.1962

Dear Pen,

     The Autumn colouring in Canada is just glorious, just hundreds of miles of trees like this.  It's really cold here, 25f when I arrived yesterday afternoon.  It goes as low as 45f below zero!!

     Love Nan

Assiniboia Downs, the home of racing in Manitobo, is located on the Perimeter Highway a few miles west of Winnipeg.  Here, a long racing seasons is held back summer, with thoroughbreds from all over North America taking part.

St Regis Hotel, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Canada - 2.11.1962

Dear Tim,

     This is a dull card, I've been into 5 shops this morning, trying to get something better but no luck.

     With love, Nan.

 St Regis Hotel, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Canada - 2.11.1962

Dear Mer,

     This animal is on all the number plates of cars in the Province of Manitoba.
 Canada has Provinces instead of State.

     Love Nan

St Regis Hotel, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Canada - 2.11.1962

Dear Fish (Nick),

     I'd love to ride in a train like this, wouldn't you?  I guess, though, that the Greyhound bus gets places sooner than the train would.

     Love Nan

Canada - Alberta - 31.10.1962

Medicine Hat, Aberta.

Rotary Park in Medicine Hat boasts spacious green lawns, and a large swimming pool for the enjoyment of young and old.

Cosmopolitan Hotel, Medicine Hat, Alberta. Canada 31.10.1962

To. Penelope Rodd,

     Love Nan

 A nice Catch.

Photo courtesy C.N.R.

Cosmopoliton Hotel, Medicine Hat, Alberta. Canada 31.10.1962

To. Timothy Rodd,

     Love Nan

The famed Royal Canadian Mounted Police drilling or the colourful Musical Ride.

Cosmopolitan Hotel, Medicine Hat, Alberta. Canada 31.10.1962

To. Meredith Rodd,

     Love Nan

 Bud's Coffee Shop and Dining Room Bassano, Alberta, 4 miles from the famous Bassano Dam.  Midway between Calgary and Medicine Hat on the Trans-Canada Highway.  Stop for a snack and enjoy the food that is ---  'The Best in the West by Dam Site'

Cosmopolitan Hotel, Medicine Hat, Alberta. Canada 31.10.1962

To. Nicholas Rodd,

     Love Nan

Canada - Vancouver - 28.10.1962

British Columbia Indian Motif

'Lizzard -Mask'

Pacific, Northwest Coast

Ceremonial Mask used for Potlatch dances by the Kwakiutl Indians.

Devonshire Hotel, Vancouver, B.C. Canada - 28.10.1962

Dear Pen,

     The great Trek is about to start again, I leave by the 7a.m. bus tomorrow, horrible thought, specially as I sat up until 4 o'clock this a.m. talking to a Canadian woman!

     Love Nan

British Columbia, Canada

Westernmost province, was named during the gold rush in 1858.  Because of it's grandeur B.C. is often called 'The Switzerland of America.'  it is the greatest playground of the Pacific Northwest, attracting thousands to view it's magnificent mountain scenery, rapid rivers, shimmering waterfalls, cedar-scented forests and beautiful cities.

Devonshire Hotel, Vancouver, B.C. Canada - 28.10.1962

Dear Tim,

     Tell your Mama that I am able to send cards from here because yet another episode of the history of trying to travel Qantas has been perpetrated!!   I'll tell her all when I next write.

     Love Nan

British Columbia Indian Motif

'Butterfly'

Pacific, Northwest Coast

Devonshire Hotel, Vancouver, B.C. Canada - 28.10.1962

Dear Mer,

     As usual, I have a feeling that I've sent you this sort of card before.  However, perhaps it's not the same motif.

     Love Nan

British Columbia Indian Motif

9'Ram'

Pacific, Northwest Coast

 Mask of Kwakiutl Tribe.  A symbol of strength and stamina used in Ceremonial dances.

Devonshire Hotel, Vancouver, B.C. Canada - 28.10.1962

Dear Fish (Nick),

My bed at this hotel comes out of the wall.  I grab the handle of what looks like a door, it swings round with the bed stuck on the other side, I grab the bed firmly and down it pops, already made.

Love Nan

 

U.S.A. - San Diego, California - 22.10.1962

 California Poppy.

Growing wild in fields and along roadsides, this is the state Flower of California.

San Diego, California - 20.10.1962

Dear Pen,

     I'd tell you what we call these flowers if I could spell it, anyway it's not poppies!  I've seen plenty growing along the roadsides really good they look too.

     Love Nan

 Top View - Cotton as it comes in from the field.  At the left may be seen baled cotton ready for shipment.

Bottom View - Sugar beet seed field.  One of the many agriculture industries of California.

San Diego, California - 20.10.1962

Dear Tim,

     Saw many cotton fields on my way here from San Mateo, watched the machines harvesting it and saw it being sucked up into the mill by enormous vaccum cleaner sort of gadget.

     love Nan

 Carrot Harvest

San Diego, California - 20.10.1962

Dear Merry,

     Lots and lots of carrots, yes? no?  Somehow, I never imagined carrots being harvested like this, or that carrots were harvested for that matter.

     Love Nan

San Diego, California - 20.10.1962

Dear Nick,

     I hope you are not getting tired of my sending animal cards to you, I like them so much myself and can't help buying them.

     Love Nan

U.S.A. - Santa Cruz, California - 27.9.1962

Motel Lengyel

1717 Sequel Avenue in Santa Cruz, California. Phone 2640

A new and modern 20-unit owner-managed motel offering a variety of accommodations, close to all points of interest.

Motel Lengyel. Santa Cruz, California - 27.9.1962

Dear Pen,

     We are here for the night, a most sumptuous apartment, leave tomorrow, going just anywhere we feel like, great fun.

       Love Nan

 Fisherman's Wharf, Santa Cruz, California

Motorists may drive the entire half mile length out over Monterey Bay to visit its many fish markets, seafood restaurants and gift shops.  It is a favorite spot for wharf fishing as well as the headquarters for deep see fishing trips and sight-seeing cruises.  

Photograph by Vesta Dick.

Motel Lengyel. Santa Cruz, California - 27.9.1962

Dear Tim,

     Haven't been along this wharf yet but hope to tomorrow.  We did drive past it, I think I saw some seals on the rocks just a bit further on.

     Love Nan

West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, California

A view from scenic West Cliff Drive along the ocean palisades.  When in bloom the many varieties of Mesembryanthemums (ice plant) drap the cliffs with a colorful carpet.

Photograph by Vester Dick.

Motel Lengyel. Santa Cruz, California - 27.9.1962

Dear Mer,

     We drove along this part today, too late for the flowers though.  Also, there was a mist so the Pacific did not look blue either.

     Love Nan

Santa Cruz Beach

Mile-long Santa Cruz Beach is the hub of California's famous seashore vacation-lands.  The renowned Casino and Boardwalk with it's new super amusement attractions are pleasure landmarks that front one of the world's safest and most popular salt water stands.

Motel Lengyel. Santa Cruz, California - 27.9.1962

To.  Nicholas Rodd.

     With love Nan

U.S.A. - San Mateo, California - 21.8.1962

 Lombard Street, San Francisco, between Leavenworth and Hyde, popularly known as 'The Crookedest Street in the World.'

c/o P. G. McFarland, 1215 Oak Street, San Mateo, California - 21.8.1962

 Dear Pen,

     This is the motorist's nightmare, I have no doubt.  Ask your female parent to send you kid's measurements within the next few weeks so as I can send you some trifles for Christmas.

     Love Nan

 Alaska's First Airline has been serving Alaska since 1924 and now provides regular schedules to 85 communities throughout interior and Arctic Alaska.

c/o P. G. McFarland, 1215 Oak Street, San Mateo, California - 21.8.1962

Dear Tim,

     As usual I have a feeling I've sent this card before.  This is the sort of plane I travelled by from Juneau to Anchorage.

     Love Nan

A Milepost Card

Excursion boat MV 'Discovery' of Fairbanks, Alaska, is a 'Paddlewheeler' which tours the Tanana River in the summer.

c/o P. G. McFarland, 1215 Oak Street, San Mateo, California - 21.8.1962

Dear Mer,

     I spent a whole morning on this steamer, great fun.  The Captain built it in his back yard.  His son, who is about your age and is named Johnnie, can steer it without any help.

     Love, Nan

Wien Polar Tours offer High Adventure on Top of the World.  The true land of the Midnight Sun.  A fascinating, unspoiled, incredibly different vacation discovery.

c/o P. G. McFarland, 1215 Oak Street, San Mateo, California - 21.8.1962

Dear Fish (Nick),

     The dogs that pulled the sled I rode in didn't look as clean and snowy white as these do, perhaps these has an extra go in the washing machine just  because they were having their picture taken.

     Love Nan