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Social History: A marvelous social history piece showing the 'human side' of old Brandenburg. From the baker in her crisp white apron to the villa...

Social History: The handwritten message provides a charming personal connection to cross-Atlantic postal history. Mailed to Mr. Irving Nelson at 9...

Postal History: This card features a highly collectible "AIR MAIL SAVES TIME" slogan cancellation. These machine cancels were used in the late 192...

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...

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

Social History: The sender writes from Fishersville, Virginia to Ardmore, Pennsylvania: "I am so sorry not to see you again before we left, but I w...

Social History: The sender, Mary from Germantown, Ohio, mentions the heat, a Chautauqua event, and spending the Fourth of July at the Dayton Soldie...

Social History: This postcard back tells a hilarious story of a "budget traveler" in the 1930s, featuring a unique message from Detroit, Michigan t...

Social History: The sender writes about spending the Fourth of July at Luna Park (Cleveland’s "trolley park" that operated 1905–1929). Scene: Early...

Social History: These cards served a unique community purpose. Before digital privacy laws, the Hospital Auxiliary sent these "notification cards" ...

Social History: A bustling family message sent to Mr. & Mrs. Volkaert & Miss Bake in Springfield Gardens, Long Island. The sender writes a ...

Social History: The message is from Mae Perry to Mr. & Mrs. Otto Boesel and Mildred in Chicago, Ill. Sent just before Labor Day, Mae writes:  "...

Social History: The message is written by Pvt. Roy H. Bohn, a soldier stationed in San Francisco, to Mr. D.A. Lazer in Hollywood. Roy expresses his...

Social History: "Guess what I found in a tree when we were walking thru Cypress Gardens parking lot and I heard a funny noise I looked and guess wh...

Social History: This card documents a 1921 cross-state holiday greeting from Oblong, Illinois, to Kirklin, Indiana. The recipient, Mrs. Perkins, li...

Social History: The card was sent from Mrs. Lee L. Baldwin in Fortson, Washington, to Mrs. W. T. Lilly in Arlington, Washington. Both towns were bu...

Social History: A lady is sitting in the shade at the base of the fountain, offering a rare candid glimpse into a quiet moment of 1930s NYC life. T...

Social History: Addressed to Mr. H. P. Larsen, 813 South Broadway, Green Bay, Wisconsin: "Kaere Bedstefader, Mama er bedre men svag Doktaren var he...

Social History: Sent from George Jensen in Denmark, Wisconsin, to Mr. Steven Rosik in Maribel, Wisconsin, it highlights the social connections with...

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: Mailed from North Sandwich, New Hampshire, to Middleboro, Massachusetts: "August 11, 1958. Dear Mrs. Ashley: It was pleasant to mee...

Social History: Sent to a Mr. George Campbell at the Lakeville State Sanatorium in Massachusetts. During this time, Lakeville was a critical facili...

Social History: Mailed on New Years Eve to Miss Lucy Hobson in Ballsville, Virginia: "May the new year bring joy and peace to you, may health &...