Item - [Murphys Bridge]

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[Murphys Bridge]

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  • [19--] (Creation)
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    E.J. Vickery

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1 postcard ; 8.8 x 13.8 cm

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(1862-1939)

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Edgar J. Vickery was born in 1862 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, to John and Mary Vickery. Orphaned young, at the age of fourteen he went to sea as a cabin boy. In 1887 he opened a book and stationary shop in Yarmouth and, later, The Book Room on Barrington Street in Halifax. He also operated a circulating library, charging 2 cents per day or 10 cents per week. He married Mary Katherine Dudman in 1888, with whom he had four children. Vickery died in 1939.

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Photograph of Murphys bridge going over body of water, on the opposing side a house with many trees is seen and on the closer side some kind of wagon or outdoor equipment is to the far right. Incription on the postcard reads: Dear Harry, Arrived safe and well at Yarmouth. Baby slept like a [] and is fine. Was notstuck and had good trip only foggy. Love to all

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  • English

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  • Folder: WDJ-Postcards, Box 4 (Yarmouth, NS)