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Social History: The writing provides a wonderful slice of life from 1970; Ruth describes a foggy autumn drive from Boston through New Haven, notin...

Social History: In the top-right "Promenade and Gardens" view, you can see a crowd of elegantly dressed-up people strolling the seafront—men in sha...

Social History: Addressed to "Mr. & Mrs. M. Jessop" in Stoke-on-Trent, England: "We are having a wonderful time - although it is hot, we go out...

Social History: This card is a fantastic piece of 1970s commercial correspondence: "Dear Sirs: Please Send 'Conversation' To: Paul R. Oberly, 1611 ...

Social History: The handwritten message from granddaughter to grandmother in Woodland, California is a highlight: "Did you know there are 898 stair...

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

Social History: "Dear Mother We’re sorry you can’t be with us it’s really nice. Hope to see you in August will be back home Aug 13. Love Eleanor + ...

Social History: The handwritten message from Louise in Winnipeg, Canada to Mrs. J. Bruce Sharts in San Diego, CA, adds a personal touch. Louise men...

Social History: This postcard offers a personal glimpse into Canadian political tourism during the post-Centennial era. The handwritten message fr...

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: Mailed to I. Hofman in Burton-on-Trent, England:  "Tarbotton's phoned - say OK re garden & that they will give a key now - usef...

Social History: Mailed to Miss D Hofman in Edinburgh, Scotland, the personal note captures a moment of traveler’s fatigue and cultural appreciation...

Social History: Interestingly, this card was used as an inquiry card by P. O’Connell of Warrensville Heights, OH, sent to a "Reading" department in...

Social History: Sent by "Ruth" to Worcester, MA, the message provides a vivid travelogue:  "Tues. — a beautiful ride today. This was quite a sight ...

Social History: The message from daughter to Mum captures a moment of 1970s family life in England, mentioning travel by "bus then train...two slee...

Social History: This card offers rare provenance, having been part of the personal correspondence of Charlotte North, a foundational figure in Amer...

Social History: The message is sent from Cooperstown, New York to The Cohens at the Clover Farm Store in Bradford, Massachusetts, in 1975: "Have h...

Social History: This postcard is a time capsule of the Jersey Shore in the mid-1970s: "Got here Tues. night late - great flight. at 9:30 it was sti...

Social History: Sent to Mr. & Mrs. G.L. Barrett at the Blue Ocean Lodge in Boynton Beach, this card serves as a "neighborly check-in," a common...

Social History: The message on the back is a fascinating piece of hobbyist history; it was sent by Charles Schancer, a known postcard and philateli...

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

Social History: Sent to a doctor and his wife in Hildesheim. The message is written in German and appears to be a friendly invitation or reminder r...

Social History: Addressed to Dresden, which at the time was part of the GDR (East Germany) from Berlin. Translated from German: "Berlin, 9.4.80. De...