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These postcards celebrate the civic architecture and public recreation spaces of Michigan. The lot features an aerial view of the State Capitol ...

Social History: Mailed to Ravenna, Nebraska, from Perry, Oklahoma: "Reached here OK at 5 PM. (Perry) The roads are beautiful and everything OK! ...

Social History: Written in December 1918, this postcard captures the historic holiday season immediately following the November 11, 1918, World ...

Social History: Written from Mother White:  "To Al and Ida, While I cant wright now I feel to bad. Hope this willfind you all well" Scene: Heavi...

Social History: The reverse side contains the delightful era-specific slogan: "Columbus - A Friendly City." It provides a snapshot of 1930s govern...

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: Sent by Sue to Mrs. Alice Wright in Haverhill, Mass: "Having a swell time—weather fine—cool nights. Sightseeing tomorrow. Love, Su...

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

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

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 sender's brief message, "Having a slick time. Hungry," provides a candid, relatable moment from an Edwardian-era vacation. Post...

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

Social History: A delightful note from "Pearl" to her best friend, Miss Helen Wonsitler, in Columbiana, Ohio. Pearl writes about the "fine and dand...

Social History: Message from a traveler en route from Rome to Brindisi: Old scenes from new angles everywhere you go! So many things are so much la...

Social History: Written in Dutch from "Jan, Hans, Rob, and Toeke" to the Lucassen family in Amstelveen, Holland: Groeten uit Konya (Iconium)" aka: ...

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: 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: 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 warm message from "Sister Rose" to her brother Mike and his wife. This reference to Fort Pickett (now Fort Barfoot) adds a nice t...

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

Social History: A long, dense note from friend Emma Sommerfeld to Wesley Millar in Grand Rapids, Michigan: "Dear friend, Your pretty card received....