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  • US Coast Guard Depot

    Postmarked in Baltimore, Maryland on May 26th, 1941, from Windy to Miss Clair Benjamin in Long Island, New York. – P.C. WingateU.S.C.G. DepotCurtis Bay, Md.Hi Clair,Well here I am in the Coast Guard and like it a lot. I’ve been in now a little over 8 weeks. We expect to be shipped out this week…

    April 16, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1940s
    1940s, baltimore, history, long island, mail, maryland, military, military history, new york, postcards, primary documents
    US Coast Guard Depot
  • Along the Rio Grande

    Postmarked in Blandville, Kentucky on August 28th, 1909, from Henrie to Mr. Carter Hartte in Lowes, Kentucky. – Hello Carter!Received your card some time ago and will show my appreciation of it by answering. Guess you had a nice time easter. I went to Fulton easter and I certainly did have a nice time. I…

    April 14, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1900s
    1900s, history, mail, postcards, primary documents
    Along the Rio Grande
  • El Paso, Texas

    Postmarked in El Paso, Texas on June 20th, 1970, from Ed & Helen to Mr & Mrs Carl Caddy in LaPointe, Indiana. – Too hot for comfort. It was 105* to 111* in different parts of the city. It was nice coming here. Every one is as well as can be expected. I’m lost around…

    April 11, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1970s
    1970s, el paso, history, mail, postcards, primary documents, texas
    El Paso, Texas
  • Lake Michigan

    Postmarked in Evanston, Illinois on September 17th, 1950, from Hughie to Miss Ida Case in Camden, New York. – Hello Ida – We have had a nice trip with good weather. Now at Evanston and soon to Racine. Hope you are fine.Hughie

    April 9, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1950s
    1950s, chicago, evanston, history, illinois, mail, new york, postcards, primary documents
    Lake Michigan
  • Esplande from West Boston Bridge

    Postmarked in Boston, Massachusetts on September 23rd, 1921, from Grandma to Miss Serita Bartlett in Beverly Farms, Massachusetts. – The purple flower you gave is still fresh in water on the table with you picture. I think it will have been a magic flower from some fairy!! Love from Grandma

    April 7, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1920s
    1920s, boston, history, mail, massachusetts, postcards, primary documents
    Esplande from West Boston Bridge
  • Greetings from Rochester

    Postmarked in Rochester, Minnesota on September 7th, 1938, from Bernice & Marshall to Mr. & Mrs. R.S. McKicthen in Colfax, Louisiana. – Wednesday –  We’re having a busy time seeing the doctors – this is really a big outfit up here – It’s nice and cool – light coats feel good, so we’re enjoying life.…

    April 4, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1930s
    1930s, history, louisiana, mail, minnesota, postcards, primary documents
    Greetings from Rochester
  • Sportsman’s Paradise

    Postmarked in Tennessee on August 26th, 1907, from Lizzie to Miss Mary Clagett in Little Lot, Tennessee. – I am very sorry indeed that I can’t come to see you this week but I am expecting company, there is always something to keep me when I want to go. Hope that I can come at…

    April 2, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1900s
    1900s, history, mail, postcards, primary documents, tennessee
    Sportsman’s Paradise
  • Concrete, Washington

    Postmarked in Concrete, Washington on September 6th, 1986, from Mike to Carol Fuller in Arroyo Grande, California. – Hi Carol!We’ve enjoyed our stay in the North Cascades. Hiked up to a high mountain pass and saw some great scenery. Heading for Canada today! Have some good slides (hopefully) to show you!Mike

    March 31, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1980s
    1980s, california, cascade mountains, history, mail, postcards, primary documents, washington
    Concrete, Washington
  • La Nievre

    Postmarked in Nievre, France on August 2nd, 1976, from David to Lt. Col. G.A. Low in Portsmouth, England. – A few words to wish you a Happy Birthday on the 12th. Sorry I couldn’t send any chocolates.I suspect papa has told you that I am now in the army. Well keep well and see you some…

    March 28, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1970s
    1970s, England, france, history, international, mail, military, postcards, primary documents
    La Nievre
  • The Mariners’ Museum

    Postmarked in Newport News, Virginia on October 11th, 1951, from Babe & Bill to Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Schunk in Long Island, New York. – Boy this is really the place. Sure you would enjoy seeing it too.Babe & Bill

    March 26, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1950s
    1950s, history, long island, mail, mariners, new york, postcards, primary documents, virginia
    The Mariners’ Museum
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