Postcards

Social History: The sender writes to a "Dearest Jewel" in San Francisco about "Harry," who is in a nearby hospital. She mentions he can see the ver...

Social History: Mailed in July 1952, it captures a snapshot of post-war "Golden Age" tourism. The message from Clara to the Prestons in Monrovia, C...

Social History: The message is a charming "slice of life" from a traveler named Goldie from Linden, Tennessee writing to a "Mrs Ed Escallier" in Lo...

Social History: The sender, "M.A.V.", writes to Mr. Wallace J. Landry in Thorp, Wisconsin: "Sue, Elsie and I came down this noon... Came by your ho...

Social History: Mailed from Oaxaca to Charlotte, North Carolina, the message details a visit to the "Saturday Market" with its "crowds of people" a...

Social History: The message from "Sue" to "Mr. Henry Truitt" in Detroit, Michigan, mentions visiting Atlantic City, riding the boardwalk rides, and...

Social History: The card carries a personal message from "James M. Davis" of Hendersonville to a recipient in New York City. The bold, blue ink han...

Social History: Mailed on March 11, 1961 Agnes writing from Fair Oaks, tells her friend Mildred in La Crescenta about her time in Sacramento, Calif...

Social History: The handwritten note from "Dorothy" to family in Oklahoma City mentions plans to visit Cheyenne and Central City, providing a charm...

Postal History: Features the famous "Remember—Only You Can PREVENT FOREST FIRES" machine slogan cancel. This campaign, famously featuring Smokey Be...

Social History: Written on October 3, 1971, this postcard captures a snapshot of 1970s Americana trailer travel. The senders, Mary Jean and Walter,...

Social History: The card serves as a charming social time capsule; the sender, Eunice M. Brown in Torrington, Wyoming mailed to Miss Beth Southwort...

Social History: Mailed on November 28, 1960, this postcard captures a snapshot of Cold War-era domestic tourism. The message from Arlington Virgini...

Social History: Mailed on April 18, 1908, the message from Anna A Dunn  to a recipient in Milwaukee expresses hope that he will "like this one (com...

Social History: The sender, "Mary," is vacationing in Deer Isle, Maine, and writes to Mrs. Robert Goldthwaite, who was staying at the Irene Byron S...

Social History: This 1951 linen postcard contains a remarkable eyewitness account of natural history. Sent on July 24, 1951, the sender describes a...

Social History: Sent on July 3, 1925, this postcard is a premier piece of "Roaring Twenties" student history. The message from Matilda Hansen captu...

Social History: Sent on May 8, 1908, this postcard is a fascinating record of early 20th-century life in the Pacific Northwest. Mailed from Hillsbo...

Social History:  Mailed in June 1911, the message from "Jessie Gray" in Baker, Oregon to a friend in Denver, Colorado, is full of Edwardian-era cha...

Social History: This card offers a wonderful glimpse into pre-WWI life in the San Fernando Valley. Mailed to Miss Villa R. Watkins in East Los Ange...

Social History: Mailed by a woman named Mary from Rockwood, Tennessee to Miss S. Forest in Chicago, IL, the heartfelt message apologizes for "shaky...

Social History: Mailed from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Marion, AL. Written by a mother to her daughter, the message captures the "Snowbird" experience ...

Postal History: The stamp has been removed, but the cancel remains perfectly legible. Features a clear 1909 circular date stamp from Opdyke, IL, a ...

Social History: This card is a perfect snapshot of 1962 American seasonal traditions. Mailed by Elsie to a Mrs. V. S. McGaugh in Akron, Ohio, it sh...