Description: You are purchasing a real-photo postcard (RPPC). SUBJECT: The University of South Dakota football team. The letter talks about how this team almost beat the University of Michigan. Michigan won 7-6 on Nov. 2, 1912 in Ann Arbor. It was the only loss for the 5-1 South Dakota team. The letter is sent to a native of South Dakota named Folkert "Frank" De Roos, who was a student at Hope College, in Holland, Michigan. Thus the address. De Roos played football at Hope College. DATE: 1912LOCATION: Vermillion, South Dakota. CAPTION: "Dear friend, received your card and was glad to hear you were getting along fine. This is the team that cleaned up on Mich. or would have if they hadn't of let the time run over about 6 or 8 minutes. They eventually managed to win. Very few of the teams in this state would (?) them of all. Basket ball is the order of things and have now to. Will send you a photo when they have one taken. Ans. soon. JK."CONDITION: The edges have wear. The stamp is missing. I do combine shipping. Please add the items to the shopping cart and hit the "Request Total from Seller" button to get an updated invoice.
Price: 75 USD
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
End Time: 2025-02-06T18:52:10.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Year Manufactured: 1912
Postage Condition: Unposted
