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This is a World War II patriotic military postcard sent by a Seabee stationed at the Naval Construction Training Center in Gulfport, Mississippi...

Social History: The sender, Pvt. John Deveney, explicitly identifies his unit as Battery E, 307th Field Artillery. The 307th Field Artillery wa...

Social History: This is a premium example of an intact, mailed 1920s novelty view folder/postcard mailer. "Camden Maine Sep–19th 1923 Hello ...

A dramatic, forced-perspective composition framing a massive offshore sea stack through the dark, rocky interior cave opening of the famous Hole...

The postcard is a phenomenal piece of social history due to the extensive, vibrant diary-style message: "July 17 - 1939. Well, my dear here I am ...

An early American tourist writes home to Massachusetts via a Mexico City postmark, providing a vivid first-hand diary account of riding a hor...

Sent to Mr. Lynn Gast, Flint Lake Road, Valparaiso, Indiana, U.S.A.: “Rio de Janeiro. 12-26-39 Hope Santa was good to you. I had a fine Xmas here...

"This is the place on the highway 13 miles from Camp. I will write you a long letter monday. Love - Don -" The handwritten message from "Don"...

"Jerome Ariz Dec 22 - 1915 / Dear Aunt Rizz - Thanks very much for Xmas remembrance. I can't find anything to send you just now so will send ...

An exceptional postcard featuring No. 690: Old Russian Block House, Sitka, Alaska, a historic octagonal defensive wooden blockhouse, a replic...

This is a tranquil outdoor scene at Harding Lake near Fairbanks, Alaska. The photograph frames a single small sailboat gliding across the gla...

Social History: Addressed to Miss Viola Swining, 1034 E 11th St. N., Portland, Oregon: "11-15-13 Dear Daughters V + V, Will scribble you a ca...

Social History: Sent to Mr. F. Forsey, 5 Norman Rd, East Ham, Essex, England: "Many thanks for P.C. [Post Card] Wishing you many Happy New Years. M...

Social History: The message from A.J. Westcott to Miss S.B. Webb in Maine provides a hilarious and relatable glimpse into Edwardian-era social pre...

Social History: A vital detail in this sketch is the inclusion of the Gullah flower vendor on the sidewalk, identifiable by the basket balanced on...

Social History: Mailed to Mrs. A. C. Ream of Kokomo, Indiana, this card features a crisp, patriotic American Machine Flag Cancel from Terre Haute: ...

Social History: The handwritten message from "Emie" to Mr. Bert Couch in San Anselmo, California, is a powerful piece of disaster-related history: ...

Social History: The handwritten message from "Jim Schroeder" is a fantastic slice of 1960s campus life. He jokes at the top: "B.S. & I DON'T ME...

Social History: Sent from remote Lake City, Colorado, to Dighton, Kansas, the postcard is a perfect snapshot of a bountiful 1930s mountain vacation...

Social History: Mailed from Potlatch, Idaho, which in 1909 was a brand-new "company town" built around what was then the world’s largest white pine...

Social History: This card documents a personal connection between two rural Iowa communities during the peak of the postcard craze. It was mailed f...

Social History: This card is a vital piece of Brown County social history. It was sent to H. P. Larsen, a prominent tailor in Denmark, Wisconsin. M...

Social History: This is a rare primary source mention of early Florida boarding houses and local social hubs. It documents the traveler's temporary...

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...