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Social History: A personal message from Helen to Mrs. D. Brown in St. Petersburg, Florida. Helen discusses plans to "ship up our furniture" around ...

Social History: A fascinating message from Ellie to Milo Mocko in Hamilton, Ohio. This card contains a rare personal account from a female sailor s...

Social History: Features a nostalgic 1950s travel note: "Dear Gus... am having a swell time. Mom sent me your letter... Tell 'Mike' I said 'Hello...

Social History: The handwritten message to Miss Lois Snebold, Tarentum, Pennsylvania, provides a thrilling link to early racing history: "When the ...

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: The message from Howard and Ida to Mrs. Frances Harkleroad in Rural Valley, PA, mentions arriving home safely in time to cover the...

Social History: A wonderful handwritten travel log to Clifford Mahoney in Bellevue, Mich. The sender, "Pete," describes an impressive "550 miles ye...

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: Posted July 15, 1953, the writers of the message use 1950s slang "on the grind" to playfully "wish you were here" to the recipient...

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

Social History: This is a fantastic "Postcard Collector" card. The sender, Bob Stilwell (member ASHP #177), is writing to Joseph Nardone in New Yor...

Social History: A compelling personal message from "Stella" about surviving a car accident and her recovery in a San Bernardino hospital. It's a ra...

Scene: The front prominently features tiny figures of skiers gathered at the lift base and others descending the slopes, providing a sense of scale...

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

Social History: The sender writes, "Wyatt & I expect to go dove shooting Friday - lots of action. Merry Christmas."  In mid-century Florida, "d...

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

Social History: Traveler's note from "Julia" describing her journey through the Alps: "On train from Berne to Lucerne. This is the famous cheese...

Social History: Traveler's note from "Julia" describing her journey through the Alps: "It’s very beautiful. Am on a train now going from Bern to...

Social History:  "Hi Mom! Having a fine time—nice weather. Very slight rain just once. Coming home after 2:30 PM Monday, that is when Liz's train l...

Social History: Sent on November 6, 1957, this card captures the classic mid-century vacation experience. The message from "Bunny & Buleh" to ...

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

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: Sent in the 1960s, this card represents the era of the "Great American Road Trip," when Miami Beach was the primary winter playgro...

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