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  • Home of Paul Revere

    Postmarked in Boston, Massachusetts on June 4th, 1910, from Maud to Mr. Russell Holmes in Tilton, New Hampshire. – Oh you kid! Was in a play last night that I was author of myself. A large piece in the paper about Miss M.L.F. Getting famous.Maud

    May 9, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1910s, Russell H. Holmes
    1910s, boston, history, mail, massachusetts, new hampshire, postcards, primary documents, tilton
  • San Francisco Tea House

    Postmarked in San Francisco, California on February 26th, 1921, from Oren to Mrs. T. J. Flick in Pickerington, Ohio. – San Francisco, Cal 2-25-1921Well, I decided to come up here & done so but some ride I’ll say their some burg both of upset downs here never saw so many hills in my life with…

    May 7, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1920s
    1920s, california, history, mail, ohio, postcards, primary documents, san francisco
    San Francisco Tea House
  • Canada Goose

    Postmarked in Boston, Massachusetts on March 22nd, 1949, from Aunt Bebe to Master Derek Grittin in Darien, Connecticut. – Dear Derek:Do these geese remind you of yours? I think the babies are awfully cute and thought you might like the picture. Love, Aunt Bebe

    May 5, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1940s
    1940s, boston, canada, connecticut, geese, history, mail, massachusetts, postcards, primary documents
    Canada Goose
  • Black Bear and Cub

    Postmarked in West Palm Beach, Florida on March 8th, 1983, from Boyd to Mr. and Mrs. R.B Carter in San Gabriel, California. – Mom and Dad,Enjoyed a very pleasant day here today. I couldn’t have asked for nicer weather. It was nice that they had some native animals, like these bears, rather than just African…

    May 2, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1980s
    1980s, black bear, boyd, california, florida, history, mail, postcards, primary documents, san gabriel, west palm beach
    Black Bear and Cub
  • A Pretty Spot near Georgian Pavilion

    Postmarked in Ontario, Canada on August 7th, 1943, from Gladys & Ken to Mrs. Wm. Burley in Hamburg, New York. – Dear Hager,We leave for home to-morrow morning after a good rest. Ken was so very tired. Can’t we make plans for that promised visit some time soon? I hope you and the children are…

    April 30, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1940s
    1940s, canada, history, mail, ontario, postcards, primary documents
    A Pretty Spot near Georgian Pavilion
  • Jerome (Ghost City)

    Card not postmarked, from Bernie Bum & Delores to Mr & Mrs Vernon Waite in Jerome, AZ. – 6-13-72HiHear we are at Jerome Ghost City Arizona. Not much to see. We are saying at Sedona Ariz. We like it there. We will be home the end of the week & then, we’ll see you. See…

    April 28, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1970s
    1970s, arizona, ghost town, history, jerome ghost city, jim sullivan, mail, postcards, primary documents
    Jerome (Ghost City)
  • Big Moose, NY

    Postmarked in Big Moose, New York on August 17th, 1972, from Elsie Kove to Mr. & Mrs. J. Whittlesey in Cleveland, OH. – Aug 16, 1972Dear Folks:I am enjoying my visit here with my family. This really is a beautiful spot, but it gets down in the 40’s at night. We have not had many…

    April 25, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1970s
    1970s, cleveland, history, mail, new york state, ohio, postcards, primary documents, travel, vacation
    Big Moose, NY
  • Atlantic City Ocean Stadium

    Postmarked in Atlantic City, New Jersey on August 14th, 1932, from Maude, Art, & B.J. to Mr. & Mrs. A.E. Negus in Los Angeles, CA. – Mother & Dad, are here with us. Having a lot of fun & thought of the good time we had here with you folks. Love,Maude, Art, & B.J.

    April 23, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1930s
    1930s, atlantic city, california, history, los angeles, mail, new jersey, postcards, primary documents
    Atlantic City Ocean Stadium
  • Country Road in Autumn

    Postmarked in Fayetteville, Ohio on December 18th, 1907, from Clara M to Miss Ella Johnson in Fayetteville, Ohio. – Received your postal and thank you first.Remain so ever Your FriendClara M

    April 21, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1900s
    1900s, history, mail, ohio, postcards, primary documents
    Country Road in Autumn
  • Easter Greetings

    Postmarked in Oxford, England on March 22nd, 1904, to Miss Gertrude P. Wilson in Montreux, Switzerland. – This suggests “The Little White Bird” to me I don’t know why

    April 18, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1900s, Gertrude P. Wilson
    1900s, easter, easter sunday, England, history, mail, oxford, postcards, primary documents, switzerland
    Easter Greetings
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