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    Postmarked in Franklin, New Hampshire on December 22, 1921, from Bob & Lola to Master Leland Welch. – Bob & Lola

    December 25, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1920s
    1920s, christmas, history, mail, new hampshire, postcards, primary documents
    Best Christmas Wishes
  • Merry Christmas

    Postmarked in Franklin, New Hampshire on December 22, 1924, from Marrion G. Blake to Leland Welch in Franklin, New Hampshire. – Greetings to you this Christmas – Marrion G. Blake

    December 24, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1920s
    1920s, christmas, history, mail, new hampshire, postcards, primary documents
    Merry Christmas
  • My Christmas Wish

    From Nana S. to Leland, not postmarked. – Dear Leland – What do you think of the little snow man on the front of this card. I think his boots fit him to quick don’t you? Nana Sheldon thinks you wont get snow enough this winter to make a snow man. Wish you was here…

    December 22, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    No Postmark
    christmas, history, leland welch, mail, No Postmark, postcards, primary documents
    My Christmas Wish
  • Santa Cruz Falls

    Postmarked in Catskill, New York on July 5, 1905, from Mama to Mr. Platt R Spencer in Newton, Massachusetts. – July 5th / 05Dear PlattAre your friends still with you? And did you hear any thunder? I miss you very much and wish you were here. Papa sense love to you and says you must…

    December 19, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1900s
    1900s, history, mail, massachusetts, new york, postcards, primary documents
    Santa Cruz Falls
  • Sunset in Tennessee

    Postmarked in Atlanta, Georgia on November 16, 1993, from Lorraine to Mrs. Agnes Orslaud in Marshalltown, Iowa. – Dear Aunt Agnes – Went to Chattanooga TN on Sunday. Went to Lookout Mtn and saw the Chattanooga Choo-choo. Chattanooga is only 125 miles from Altanta. Only 2 1/2 more days of class. I am looking forward to…

    December 17, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1990s
    1990s, atlanta, georgia, history, iowa, mail, postcards, primary documents, tennessee
    Sunset in Tennessee
  • Hagley Museum, Wilmington, Delaware

    Postmarked in Wilmington, Delaware on May 8, 1983, from E. Stiles to Mr & Mrs Robert W. Kubach in Wittier, California. – 5/7/83 Have been visiting the old home town (Wilmington) and a lot of places along the way. I worked for the Du Pont co. one summer so long ago that I had to…

    December 15, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1980s
    1980s, california, delaware, history, mail, postcards, primary documents
    Hagley Museum, Wilmington, Delaware
  • Moraira Beach

    Postmarked in Moraira, Spain on August 15, 1978, from B.J.J. to Miss Elsie Sharp in Northants, England. – We are having a lovely here in Southern Spain. Hot sunny days, cloudless skies and no rain!Do hope you enjoyed your holiday as well at Eastbrowne. Shall come over when I come to Wellingboro! Hope Mummy is…

    December 12, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1970s
    1970s, England, history, mail, postcards, primary documents
    Moraira Beach
  • Longs Peak

    Postmarked in Craig, Colorado on August 5, 1967, from Don, Betty, Wayne, & Dale to Mr. & Mrs. William J Fisher in Schenectechy, NY. – Aug 5, 1967 We were here yesterday. Just beautiful. Stayed last night on a pull off by a sign that read “Central Divide.” The elevation over 9m. Very cold on…

    December 10, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1960s
    1960s, colorado, history, mail, new york, postcards, primary documents
    Longs Peak
  • Fruhlingstrabe in Garimsch

    Postmarked by the US Army Postal Service on October 9, 1950, from Ellenanne to Mr. G. R. Wolfe in Morro Bay, California. – Could sure take some good pictures if you were here – How are you doing – any way?I know you are busy but I’d get Mrs. to send a postal once in…

    December 8, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1950s
    1950s, california, history, mail, military, military history, postcards, primary documents, us army
    Fruhlingstrabe in Garimsch
  • Wildwood by the Sea

    Postmarked in Wildwood, New Jersey on July 29, 1941, from Ella to Emma Saxon in Richmond Hill, New York. – Having a swell timeElla

    December 5, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1940s
    1940s, history, mail, new jersey, new york, postcards, primary documents
    Wildwood by the Sea
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