Vintage Postcard 1951 Columbia College South Carolina Linen Smokey Bear Slogan

Social History: A brief, personal message from Annie to Mrs. Essie Hassell in Greensboro, NC. Annie mentions she is "having a good time" and will be home Saturday night, offering a snapshot of simple regional travel during wartime.

Slogan: This card features a highly collectible WWII-era "Remember—Only YOU can PREVENT FOREST FIRES" slogan cancellation. By 1951, this campaign was a staple of American culture, and this strike is bold and highly displayable.

Scene: Depicts the classic Neoclassical architecture of Columbia College in Columbia, South Carolina. Founded in 1854 as a women's liberal arts college, the buildings shown—Old Main and its imposing white columns—represent the campus as it stood during the mid-20th century. 

Era: Linen (1930–1945)

Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"

Type: High-saturation lithograph on textured linen paper

Publisher: Asheville Post Card Co

Condition: Postally used. Exhibits light edge wear and a small tear on the right-hand side of the front. The back shows some light aging, but the Smokey Bear cancellation is exceptionally clear.

This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.