A surreal, lunarlike landscape at the top of Mt. Baker, its crater steaming ominously. Mount Baker is an active volcano in the Cascade Range of Washington State, named after Joseph Baker of the H.M.S. Discovery, who first saw and recorded the peak in 1792. The first successful ascent of the mountain took place in August, 1868. circa 1903.
A fancy picnic for a member of the Armed Forces, on the shores of Spirit Lake with Mount Saint Helens in the background. Notice the dresses, high heels and the table and chairs made out of stumps. circa 1939.
Printed on front: Spirit Lake and Mt. St. Helens, State of Washington
Printed on back: This card is furnished for convenience of men in the armed services by the Washington State Progress Commission, P.O. Box 907, Olympia, Washington. Write the Commission for any information desired about the state or for Victory File for use in planning your first after-war vacation.
Message: My dear Margarete-Well I am writing just a post card to let you know I am alive-awful busy all the time-and enjoying myself very much. We are going to try tenting soon. Well I will write again soon--For I do not want to loose you Margarete. With love from Nita
Addressee: Miss Margarete Westervelt, 609 So. J St., Tacoma, Wash.