Thursday, July 20, 2017

Curious Postcard

A few weeks ago my sister, Kendra, received a box with letters by Tia Sara and her sister, Anita and Maria.

Tia Sara is the one on the far left, then Anita and then Maria:



None of the sisters had children and only Sara married. The postcard we found is curious because it was sent from South Dakota, addressed to Anita, and sent from "tu hijita, la gringita Gloria" which translates to "your daughter, the American Gloria." We hope to find more information about Gloria and her relationship to Anita as we go through the box of letters. 

Below is the postcard from and back:


Spanish Transcription of post card 1- French Cathedral

Brookings S. D. 11-26-1920

Adorada mamacita,

hoy lloré mucho porque no mandaste el retrato. Mala mamacita mandamelo pronto por que estoy loca por verte aunque sea en retrato. te mando mi corazon y muchos besos. Tu hijita la gringita, Gloria


Adresse

Señorita Anita Paredes 

Tehuacan Puebla


English Translation of post card 1- French Cathedral

Adored mother,

Today I cried because you did not send a picture of yourself. Bad mother, send it to me quickly because I am crazy to see you although it will be in picture, I send you my heart and kisses, your daughter, the American Gloria

Address

Miss Anita Paredes

Tehuacan, Puebla

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