Postcards

Social History: This postcard is a rare "survivor" capturing the second Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, which was destroyed by fire in March 19...

Social History: The card includes a handwritten message: "To Samuel from Raymond Weaver," addressed to Mr. H. Weaver at 611 7th St., Chester, Pa. ...

Social History: As the second-oldest standing building on campus, Bovard Hall represents the growth of the University of Southern California into ...

Social History: There is a sweet message to Miss Sally Batchelder in Boston, Mass, in which the sender, Mother Morse, mentions a "lovely trip up" ...

Historical Significance: This card is a clear record of the Baxter Memorial Library’s original facade before its modern 2003 expansion. The text on...

Social History: The detailed image captures families in Edwardian straw hats peering into the fountain, a quiet snapshot of leisure before the aut...

Social History: This card is a rare document of "U-Boat Mania" in a neutral America. Arriving on November 1, 1916, the Deutschland was the world’s...

Social History: This close-up of the Bowery’s street-level activity is a social historian's dream, capturing the grit and kinetic energy of 1905 Ma...

Social History: This card captures the "Nature-Faker" era of the early 1900s, where wildlife education was often secondary to sensationalized adve...

Social History: This card is a "pre-fossil fuel" snapshot of Munich’s grandest era. The presence of horse-drawn carriages highlights a time when t...

Social History: Unlike most handwritten cards, this one was professionally typed, giving it a unique aesthetic. The phrase "we will never be satis...

Social History: Written in elegant French cursive from Montreal, the sender apologizes for the late reply to her cousin, explaining they have been...

Historical Significance: Seeing the Manor House in its pre-1952 state is poignant. Much of the surrounding area was forever changed by the devasta...

Social History: Captures a fantastic row of 1920s vintage cars and men and women in period attire walking along the sidewalk.Scene: Known as the ci...

Social History Charm: The card is addressed to Adolph Marcelonis in Bradford, Mass. The handwritten message provides a quintessential glimpse of...

Historic Significance: Because this card is unused, it remains a pristine example of early 20th-century color lithography. It reflects the intense ...

Social History: Sent by Betty to Haverhill, MA: "Am back in Hollywood & I love it. Everything is wonderful. Am working at the studio & enj...

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

Social History: Features a man and woman walking toward the Palace of Fine Arts rotunda, providing a wonderful sense of scale and grandeur. Real P...

Social History: Features the complete "The Call of the Trail" poem on the front, romanticizing the spirit of western exploration.Publisher: Sanbor...

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 Lu...

Social History: Captures an authentic 1961 summer "Grand Tour" of the East Coast: "Am in Bethlehem this week & going to Poconos today... spent...

Historical Significance: This postcard captures the hotel during its "Summit of Glory" years. First renamed "Hotel Victoria" in 1895, it became a ...

Social History: Features a brief handwritten note: "Vacations are almost over I shall be home Sunday evening. yours, E.F.R." mailed to Miss Sara L...