Postcards

Social History: Mailed in 1916 from Alyth, Scotland, to Toronto, Canada, this piece is a fascinating relic of WWI-era international correspondence:...

Social History: Sent to Miss Mary Hipkin in Barrie, Ontario: "Dear Mary, Just a line to greet you on your arrival as I saw by the Statesman you wer...

Social History: Sent to Mr. F. Forsey, 5 Norman Rd, East Ham, Essex, England: "Many thanks for P.C. [Post Card] Wishing you many Happy New Years. M...

Social History: The handwritten message sent from Pitlochry to Mrs. Sherlock, Carysfort, Glenageary, Co. Dublin, Ireland, offers a remarkable glimp...

Social History:  From Southampton to Devon, England: "Dear Mthr / Thanks so much for little present awfully sweet I trust you are keeping well. I ...

Social History: "Dear Betsy, Shall be coming sometime on Sunday night. With love, Ernest x" Scene: This card depicts the historic SS Sir Walter Sco...

Social History: The card was sent from Nottingham to a recipient at 21 [Faded] Rd, Luton, Beds. Luton was a primary industrial target during the wa...

Social History: A classic "weather report" correspondence between friends: "Morgan Ky Feb 12 1910. Hello Ambrose how are you. Having a fine time do...

Social History: Sent to Miss Mytle Lea in Prosser, Washington: "It's about time I was writing to you isn't it? I don't understand about the postals...

Social History: Sent from West Springfield, MA to Mediapolis, Iowa:  "We’re out helping care for our second grandson—hope this isn’t the 2nd card t...

Social History: The card is addressed to Radio Canada in Montreal, the country's national public broadcaster, using a form-style postcard specifica...

Social History: The handwritten message from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Easton, Maryland, provides a personal look at daily life in July 1941: ...

Social History: Just outside the church entrance, you can see a small figure of a man interacting with a dog on the sidewalk. Scene: Old North Chur...

Social History: Sent by Ellen in Denmark, Wisconsin, to Mr. Stephen Rosik in Mishicot, Wisconsin: "Denmark, Wis. Feb 19, 1920 - My Dear Friend: Wil...

Social History: Typed by Pvt. John J. Reiser (Serial No. 43030851) to Mrs. Jerome B. Lister in Easton, Maryland while he was stationed at Fort Belv...

Social History: Includes a message from the dam's grand opening: "Dear Cousin Bill: How do you like this kind of weather? We have been nearly freez...

Scene: A rare glimpse into the heart of Pensacola, Florida's Plaza Ferdinand VII. Signs for Coca-Cola (5 cents) and Cigars (likely St. Regis) domin...

Social History: The handwritten message to Miss Esther Cathy (Gathy) in Hapeville, Georgia, provides a delightful 1950s cultural snapshot: "I am at...

Social History: The message on the back, sent by Sarah Jones, to Miss Esther Gathy, 394 Aileen Ave, Atlanta, GA offers a wonderful snapshot of 1920...

Social History: The handwritten message on the back, titled "A Thought For Today," quotes a philosophy often attributed to Alexander Graham Bell bu...

Social History: Addressed to H. P. Larsen at 813 South Broadway "Maaske jeg kommer til Green Bay Lordag aften ring os efter..." Translation: "Maybe...

Social History: Sent from Germantown, Ohio, to Mrs. Ernest Early in West Middletown, Ohio: "Dear Marie, Please excuse my neglectfulness in not answ...

Social History: Sent from Saint John, Kansas, to Mrs. Loma Holderness in Macksville, it captures the daily challenges and logistics of farm familie...

Social History: Sent from Kalama, Washington, a historic port city on the Columbia River, to Miss Esther McClure in Blackfoot, Idaho: "Dear Esther:...