Memorabilia

Social History: "The apartment Bldg where I have marked the x – is the one I hope to eventually live in. The lake is more blue than green. I can...

Social History: This postcard is part of an ongoing correspondence archive addressed to Miss Ellen Jensen of Denmark, Wisconsin. It directly lin...

Social History: This postcard was sent between George Jensen and Ellen Jensen in Denmark, Wisconsin—a village heavily settled by Danish immigran...

The card doubles as a localized town greeting and a personalized Valentine's Day token from a sender named Ola. The use of intricate silver glit...

Social History: The sender notes that the people of Montevideo reminded them of Paris, capturing the classic "Paris of South America" sentiment ...

Social History: "Dalhart Tex 3-3-12. Dear Aunt & Uncle:- Hello. Hope you are all well, we are all fine and dandy. Well how is the weather th...

Social History: Sent from the military base at Saint-Cyr by a soldier mobilized into the 21ème C.O.A. (Commis et Ouvriers d'Administration) Bake...

Social History:  "This is where we've stayed 2 years now, + have never seen this many people thank goodness. It's really very quiet + nice + onl...

Social History: Addressed to Miss Emma Osland of Lamberton, Minnesota (Box 38, RR# 4). Historical records indicate Emma Osland was born on Febru...

Social History: Sent from Prince Rupert, Canada, to San Diego, California:  "Just took a walk thru the wharf and downtown section. We are stoppe...

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:  The writer drops a quick line to a loved one back home in Illinois, emphasizing the vast scale of their journey into West Texas...

Social History: This piece documents early 20th-century family updates sent within California, highlighting a planned excursion into the city fo...

Social History: Sent by a traveler letting a loved one in Mattoon, Illinois, know they have arrived safely at their destination after an exhaust...

Social History: Mailed to Miss M.E. Boyden coordinating travel plans to visit the historic Biltmore Estate in Asheville: "Will be in Asheville F...

Social History: Mailed to Mr Wm Walter in Dysersville, Iowa, to Norway, Iowa: "Dear Will I thought i would let you know how we are Father the sa...

Social History: Sent to Mr. R. D. Brown, 295½ Beechurst Ave., Morgantown, W. Virginia: "arrived safe having the time of our life. dad is sure se...

Social History: Sent to Ellen Jensen, Denmark, Wisconsin: "Dear Ellen I have been looking for a card from you for so long How is my little lamb ...

Social History: Socially, the card represents an authentic snapshot of mid-60s American vacation culture. "The weather is gorgeous! Am having a ...

Social History: This card captures an incredible first-person look at early 1900s mail-order publishing and rural American educational history. ...

Social History: Mailed to Miss Catherine Lister, Easton, Md. "Hello Girls How are you Am having a fine time. Hope you are enjoying your vaction ...

Social History: Captures a Staff Sergeant from Gulfport Army Air Field in Mississippi traveling across state lines via the packed, dusty rail ne...

Social History: Sent to Mr E. Allen Bickel, Spring City, Pennsylvania:  "We have put in a full day today seeing sights. Were in several building...

Social History: Mailed during the late 1930s, this card captures a family road trip itinerary: "We are on our way. Had to stay over yesterday. D...