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Postcard showing the crypt and tomb of Napoleon I in the Dôme des Invalides. Above the crypt, mosaic flooring surrounds the area. Visible in the center of the crypt is the sarcophagus of Napoleon I. Surrounding the sarcophagus are marble figures and flags. Charles C. Myers notes the measurements, materials, and decorations used in the tomb.

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In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This crypt which contains Napoleons [sic] Tomb is 20 ft deep and 36 ft in diameter. The sarcophagus or tomb measures 13 ft long, 6 1/2 ft wide and 14 1/2 ft deep. It is composed of five blocks of brown porphy [sic] brought from Finland. Also notice here in the crypt a collection of flags, 60 in number that were captured by Napoleon. You have here a good view of the beautiful mosaic work of the floor and also in the crypt.”

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Postcard showing the front of the Palais Garnier, the opera house in Paris, France. Many people can be seen walking and standing in front of the building. Charles C. Myers describes the cost and dimensions of the building and comments on the social impacts of attending the opera.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “The Grand Opera House of Paris is said to be the finest opera building in the world and also the largest. It covers an area of three acres of ground and cost about six million dollars. The interior is finished exclusively in marble of many colors. This building was erected according to Napoleons ideas and wishes but not until later years, being commenced in 1861 and finished in 1874. The stage is 180 ft wide and 82 ft deep.

The auditorium of this building is not extra large as it has a seating of only 21 hundred people. On the outside of the auditorium is a wide promenade extending clear around the building and it is here that you may see a show that is more amusing than the performance on the stage. The swell set of Paris–as well as all other countries, are there exhibiting themselves and the latest fashions invented, which seem to be here on trial exebition [sic] before being sent abroad and elsewhere to the fashionable world.”

Postcard showing the main staircase in the Palais Garnier, the opera house in Paris. The staircase is surrounded by sculptures, candelabras, and lamps on both sides. Charles C. Myers notes that the staircase is made entirely of marble, with the steps in white marble and the railings and columns in various other colors. Myers describes the staircase as “a remarkable piece of art.”

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This is the great marble staircase of world renown, that you will see when entering the building. This is the most noted of all staircases in the world, being made entirely of marble of all colors–the only white marble used is the steps while the ceiling and walls are of various colors and shades.”

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Postcard showing an image of the interior of the Opéra Garnier’s stage, floor seats, and four tiers of box seats at full seating capacity. The domed ceiling is decorated, and a large chandelier hangs down. Charles C. Myers believes a visit to the opera house is worthwhile, even if one does not understand French. He notes that a box seat costs approximately five franc, or one dollar.

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In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This is an interior view taken during a performance while the auditorium was filed to the limit. The overhead paintings are said by critics to be some of the finest paintings that artists brush has ever done, and it is indeed a treat to one who loves art to visit this place and you will also hear one of the most noted theatre orchestras in the world. Even if you do not understand the French play that is on the stage, you will feel well pain for attending the opera.”

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This postcard shows a very busy street in Paris, with a profusion of pedestrians, carts, and busses. In the background stands the Cathedral of Notre Dame, as well as other large buildings. Charles C. Myers explains that this is one of the principal rendezvous points of many bus and street car lines, and describes Parisian public transit.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This shows a busy square in Paris, on the east bank of the River Sein, and the principle rendezvoux [sic] of many omnibuses and also a transfer point of several street car lines. The street cars of Paris are of the double deck type–one penny if you ride above and two pennies if you ride below. In the distant [sic] is the twin towers of the famous Notre Dame Cathedral, one of the most noted church buildings in the world.”

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Postcard showing a close-up view of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France. Pedestrians are visible in front of the cathedral. Charles C. Myers discusses the dimensions of the cathedral and the pipe organ. He comments on the stained glass depicting the life of Christ and the statues of Adam and Eve.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Here is the Notre Dame at closer range. It is one of the oldest Cathedrals in the world being founded in 1182. The foundation was laid by Pope Alexander 3rd then a refugee in France. The inside measurements of this building is 417 ft long, 156 ft wide and 112 ft high. The roof is supported by 75 large stone columns 4 ft in diameter and 112 ft long and also 108 smaller ones of different lengths. The two rows of large columns are set farther apart at the top so that when you look up they seem to be parallel. The great pipe organ was built in 1750 and has over 6000 pipes and 5 key boards. It was the largest in the world at the time it was built. On either side of the chapel are two circular windows 42 ft in diameter. These windows are of stained glass and representing scenes during the life of Christ and are of note as they are the only circular windows of the kind and size in the world. The Notre Dame is also the only church in the world having life size statues representing Adam and Eve. This church is built entirely according to the old Gothic style of architecture and is indeed very interesting.”

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Postcard showing a street in Paris, France, with the Pantheon visible in the background, framed by two other buildings. A fountain and fenced garden area at the center of the street. Charles C. Myers notes that the Pantheon was built over the grave of Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris, and is dedicated to her.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “In the distant [sic] you see the dome of the Pantheon. This church building was erected about 1790, over the tomb of St. Genevieve and dedicated to her memory.”

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Postcard showing a close-up view of a domed, neoclassical building, the Pantheon, in Paris, France. Charles C. Myers discusses the building’s dimensions and notes that it was originally built as a church and then converted into a memorial hall.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, ” Here is a closer view of the Pantheon. This building is one of imposing dimentions [sic] and its form is that of a Greek cross 376 ft long and 276 ft wide surmounted by a dome 272 ft high and 75 ft in diameter. This was erected as a church building but later converted into a memorial hall. These huge Corinthian columns are 82 ft high. In the Crypt of this building are the tombs of many noted people and among them is the tomb of the great French Poet, Victor Hugo.”

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This postcard shows Morro Castle, situated on a hilltop overlooking the bay near Santiago de Cuba.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “A view of the famous Morro Castle at Santiago.”

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This postcard shows a view of the cemetery in Santiago de Cuba. A person walks down a neatly maintained path over which hang a variety of trees. On either side are sarcophagi and tombs surrounded by fences.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “A view in the cemetery in Santiago.”

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This postcard shows a woman milking a goat to directly feed to a young child. The goat stands near a sheep, both of which are tied to a gate in a fence.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This is the way many of the children are raised in Cuba, on goats Milk.”

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This postcard shows a young child drinking milk directly from a goat, which stands on a chair.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “And when he gets a little bigger it is a case of one kid robbing another at his leisure.”

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This souvenir postcard commemorates a visit of the United States Navy to Weymouth, England, and shows a view of the city’s Alexandra gardens and beach. The area is full of people strolling along the paths and by the water. Charles C. Myers notes that during the visit of the American Battleships to England, the English people were consistently friendly and pleasant.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “There is more pleasure in visiting England than any other foreign country in the world and while there one is not inclined to feel as if he was in some far away land other than his own country, for there you dont [sic] have to hunt around and ask everybody you see if he can speak English, as you do in many other foreign countries. But in England you will find the people are all courteous and polite and they spare no pains to make you feel at home and have a pleasant time while in their country. They are always glad to see their American cousins and extend to you the comforts of their homes.

Our first visit to England was in the fall of 1910. Arriving at Weymouth on Nov.16 1910, we found it to be a beautiful city of about 30,000 population situated on the southernmost shores of England and one of the principal pleasure and beach resorts of all England, while among the uplands to the north of Weymouth is situated the most famous golf and game grounds in all Europe while the excellent harbor is the meeting place and race course of the many famous yacht clubs.

This postcard shows Weymouth’s Esplanade–a long beach stretching along a road and row of buildings. Many people walk both on the beach and the nearby sidewalk. On the beach can be seen many movable huts. Charles C. Myers points out a clock tower visible midway down the beach.

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In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Another view of the Esplanade a little farther down and showing the little bath houses on wheels. When you want to take a bath in the surf they furnish you with a little house on wheels that is pushed out in the water as far as you like. After you are through your salt water bath you again enter the bath house and it is pulled out on the sandy beach.”

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This postcard highlights a view of Weymouth’s promenade. On one side the path is bordered by the sandy beach, while on the other a road on the other side of a hedge. A long row of buildings stands further beyond, in front of which automobiles drive. In the distance stands a clock tower.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Another view showing the tower clock in the distant [sic]. You will notice in any english town, either in England, Canada or in Australia, that there is a peculiarity or a regularity in the construction of the buildings and from a distance they all look somewhat of a similarity and an absence of that irregularity and decided unlikeness of the buildings of our cities in United States, and…” [annotation continued on next postcard].

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This postcard shows the crowded beach of Weymouth, England, on a summer’s day. A British Red Ensign flag flies on the beach, and slightly behind stands a tall clock tower. Abutting the beach is a long row of buildings.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words [continued from previous postcard] “…they practice extensively erecting buildings in such a way as would be called a “string of flats” in our cities. Here is the way we all like to spend some pleasant afternoon on a summers day. A closer view of the tower clock.”

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This souvenir postcard commemorates a visit of the United States Navy to Weymouth, England, and shows a view of the city’s beach-side promenade at the point where it passes by a large clock tower. The promenade is filled with many people.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Here is still a better view of the tower clock. This is the style of post card souvenir views that was published in honor of the visit of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet of Battleships to England in Nov. 1910.”

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This souvenir postcard commemorates a visit of the United States Navy to Weymouth, England, and shows a view looking away from the city’s beach down a long street curving towards the city’s pier and pavilion.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Here is a view taken from the same place but looking the other direction, toward the pavilion and where the boats land that come in to the harbor.”

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This postcard shows Radipole Lake, located on the northern edge of Weymouth, England. In a handwritten addition, Charles C. Myers notes that he did not see this lake personally.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Radpole [sic] Lake in the beautiful park by the same name which is out in the northern part of the city and a great place for canoeing.”

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This postcard shows Weymouth’s Greenhill Gardens, which sit near the city’s long shoreline between two footpaths. Benches line the sides of the paths, while pedestrians walk nearby. Several buildings can be seen in the near background, while beyond there are green rolling hills.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Greenhill Gardens is another beautiful park a little farther down the beach than where we saw the small bath houses on wheels.”

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