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  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    Postmarked in Cambridge, Massachusetts on July 22, 1938, from Robert to Mrs. Cli Shaw in Schenectechy, NY. – Greetings to Mr. Shaw & familyCambridge July 20, 38Dear Mrs. Shaw: Mr. Lluess Bobby and I are here this week. Since Monday we’ve had rain every day. How are you? Hoping to see you next week with Bobby…

    June 2, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1930s
    1930s, cambridge mass, history, mail, massachusetts, MIT, postcards, primary documents
    Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Fruhlingstrabe in Garimsch

    Postmarked by the US Army Postal Service on October 9th, 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…

    May 30, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1950s
    california, history, mail, military history, postcards, primary documents, shade, us army
    Fruhlingstrabe in Garimsch
  • Midshipmen Enjoying the Football Game

    Postmarked in Annapolis, Maryland on December 9th, 1906, to Miss Gertrude P. Wilson in Cairo, Egypt. – The games are over for the season in football. Baseball was what you and I liked. (write)

    May 28, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1900s, Gertrude P. Wilson
    1900s, annapolis, cairo, egypt, gertrude p wilson, history, mail, maryland, postcards, primary documents
    Midshipmen Enjoying the Football Game
  • Glad To See Your Back

    Postmarked in Lebanon, New Hampshire on July 3rd, 1923, from Donn to Leland Welch in Franklin, New Hampshire. – From Donn

    May 26, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1920s
    1920s, history, mail, new hampshire, postcards, primary documents
    Glad To See Your Back
  • Entrance to Golden Gate

    Postmarked in San Francisco, California on April 20, 1915, from C to Carl W Anderson in Long Beach, California. – San Francisco, CalApr 19th 1915Dear Carl:-Just a card to let you know am alive. Went to see about a train for home this P.M. I can get a train out of here Wed A.M. at…

    May 23, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1910s
    1910s, california, golden gate park, history, long beach, mail, postcards, primary documents, san francisco
    Entrance to Golden Gate
  • Boston Art Museum

    Postmarked in Boston, Massachusetts on November 19th, 1908, from Lila M. Cole to Miss Lena West in Stratford, Vermont. – My Dear Cousin Lena – Your most welcome letter was received a long time ago and I certainly intended to write you a letter before this, but have been so very busy. That is the reason.…

    May 21, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1900s
    1900s, art history, boston, boston art museum, history, mail, postcards, primary documents
    Boston Art Museum
  • Greetings from Texas!

    Postmarked in Houston, Texas on June 21st, 1983, from Janice to Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Linsbey in Saugus, Massachusetts. – Hi Mom & Dad,Having a great time, It’s really good to see Janet again. She’s doing just fine. The weather’s been shitty, but it’s suppose to clear up Sunday. Going to a big carnival tonite…

    May 19, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1980s
    1980s, history, houston, mail, postcards, primary documents, texas, tourism, travel
    Greetings from Texas!
  • California’s Capitol

    Postmarked in Sacramento, California on July 10th, 1963, from Lena to Mrs. Edna Craw in Corpachie, New York. – July 10, 1963Dear Edna –I flew up here this morning for a bit – Will return to LA tonight. We’ll go to Barston and may Las Vegas this coming weekend. Bid! Bid! Bid! until we get…

    May 16, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1960s
    1960s, california, history, las vegas, los angeles, mail, nevada, postcards, primary documents, sacramento
    California’s Capitol
  • Broadview Hotel

    Postmarked in Los Angeles, California on June 22nd, 1932, from L.C.H to Alden Lee Hill in Idyllwild Pines, CA. – Dear Alden,What do you think of this postal card and what does it remind you of?L.C.H.Rec’d long letter from Merlin, and your pooh card.

    May 14, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1930s
    1930s, california, history, los angeles, mail, postcards, primary documents, tourism, travel
    Broadview Hotel
  • Waikiki Beach

    Postmarked in Hawaii on September 17th, 1973, from Flo & Lee to Mr. & Mrs. Chet Moore in Whittier, California. – Thursday Sept 13 6:30pmHiHere we are sitting in our lanai looking at the beach. I’m getting cool new daytime real warm.Just got back for trip around island in our car we rented. Came over…

    May 12, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1970s
    1970s, hawaii, history, mail, postcards, primary documents, waikiki
    Waikiki Beach
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