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

Social History: "Dear Mother We’re sorry you can’t be with us it’s really nice. Hope to see you in August will be back home Aug 13. Love Eleanor + ...

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

Social History: The card is addressed to Radio Canada in Montreal, the country's national public broadcaster, using a form-style postcard specifica...

Social History: Mailed to I. Hofman in Burton-on-Trent, England:  "Tarbotton's phoned - say OK re garden & that they will give a key now - usef...

Social History: This French message provides a wonderful snapshot of 1970s European tourism. It highlights the classic motivation for Northern Euro...

Social History: Mailed to Miss D Hofman in Edinburgh, Scotland, the personal note captures a moment of traveler’s fatigue and cultural appreciation...

Social History: Interestingly, this card was used as an inquiry card by P. O’Connell of Warrensville Heights, OH, sent to a "Reading" department in...

Social History: Sent by "Ruth" to Worcester, MA, the message provides a vivid travelogue:  "Tues. — a beautiful ride today. This was quite a sight ...

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: This card offers rare provenance, having been part of the personal correspondence of Charlotte North, a foundational figure in Amer...

Social History: The message is sent from Cooperstown, New York to The Cohens at the Clover Farm Store in Bradford, Massachusetts, in 1975: "Have h...

Social History: This postcard is a time capsule of the Jersey Shore in the mid-1970s: "Got here Tues. night late - great flight. at 9:30 it was sti...

Social History: Sent to Mr. & Mrs. G.L. Barrett at the Blue Ocean Lodge in Boynton Beach, this card serves as a "neighborly check-in," a common...

Social History: The message on the back is a fascinating piece of hobbyist history; it was sent by Charles Schancer, a known postcard and philateli...

Social History: Mailed from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Marion, AL. Written by a mother to her daughter, the message captures the "Snowbird" experience ...

Social History: The handwritten message is a thoughtful note from a visitor to a collector. It reflects the common practice of "collecting by proxy...

Social History: Sent to a doctor and his wife in Hildesheim. The message is written in German and appears to be a friendly invitation or reminder r...

Social History: The handwriting links these cards to the 1980s spiritual and "Mystic Seminar" movements in Germany and the marketing of Egyptian ex...

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...

Social History: Sent to Miss B. Brooks at Prince Edward Mansions on Moscow Road in London W2, the message is a delightful travelogue from a trip to...

Social History: A personal message dated 27 July 1981 from Marion to her parents. It provides a rare "slice of life" look into the early 80s, menti...

Social History: These cards served a unique community purpose. Before digital privacy laws, the Hospital Auxiliary sent these "notification cards" ...