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  • Greetings from Hunter, New York!

    Postmarked in Hunter, New York on July 16th, 1936, from Martin to Mr. Eugene Usdin in Orange Park, Florida. – Keen Eugene – It is nice of you to think of us. Hope that you will have a good time on fam vacation. We are all fine. Bobby expects to write you a letter soon.…

    March 24, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1930s
    1930s, florida, history, mail, new york, postcards, primary documents
    Greetings from Hunter, New York!
  • A California Bungalow

    Postmarked in Los Angeles, California on December 11th, 1913, from Ed Northrop to Mr. Dick Croaker in Toledo, OH. – Los Angeles, CalDec 11-13Hello Dick..Just a card to let you know I am still alive, hope this finds you working. Drop me a line Dick, would like to hear from you.Ed Northrop411 Central AveLos Angeles

    March 21, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1910s
    1910s, california, history, los angeles, mail, ohio, postcards, primary documents
    A California Bungalow
  • The Silvery Stream

    Postmarked in Pittsboro, Indiana on March 1st, 1909, from Elsie Griggo to Miss Iva Williams in Tilden, Indiana. – Hello how everybody? We are all O.K. and are enjoying the farm fine. you better come over to dinner it is just ready you must get here in time to help wash dishes ha ha. Surprise…

    March 19, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1900s
    1900s, history, indiana, mail, postcards, primary documents
    The Silvery Stream
  • Lucky Erin

    Postmarked in Nutley, New Jersey on March 16th, 1910, from Lillian to Miss C.E. Jaeggers in Long Island, New York. – #285 Prospect St.Am visiting my aunt in Nutley NJ. Have been here a month – and expect to [illegilbe] something [illegible].Hope you are feeling better than once you were.Sincerely,Lillian

    March 17, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1910s
    1910s, history, ireland, long island, mail, new jersey, new york, postcards, primary documents, saint patricks day
    Lucky Erin
  • Greetings from Holbrook

    Postmarked in Holbrook, Arizona on August 10th, 1950, to Mrs. Ollie Lewis in Kansas City Missouri. – 5:00pmHi!This is our 3rd stop today + on to Flagstaff. Just passed through the Petrified Forrest. They are beautiful. Wanted to call & reserve a cabin but the lines are busy so we will trust to luds. Happy…

    March 14, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1950s
    1950s, arizona, history, mail, postcards, primary documents, tourism, travel
    Greetings from Holbrook
  • Quaker Meeting

    Postmarked in Orchard Park, New York on May 25th, 1963, from Lena to Mrs. Edna Craw in Corpachie, New York. – 5/25/63Dear Edna – Greetings from Orchard Park. Everything is as lovely and green – even though it was awfully cold for a few days. I’m going home Monday, May 17th. It was wonderful to see…

    March 12, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1960s
    1960s, history, mail, postcards, primary documents, religion
    Quaker Meeting
  • Belle Isle Bridge

    Postmarked in Charlestown, New Hampshire on October 3rd, 1910, from Mayme to Mr. Russell Holmes in Tilton, New Hampshire. – Russell. I am all alone again and lonely as ever. Come home this is the nicest ever in the whole world. The dock where I made the cross is where we used to get the…

    March 10, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1910s, Russell H. Holmes
    1910s, history, mail, postcards, primary documents, shade
    Belle Isle Bridge
  • Hotel Adirondack

    Postmarked in Long Lake, New York on July 29th, 1958, from Helen to Mrs. William Fisher in Buffalo, New York. – This place no doubt looks familiar to you. Staying here tonite and how it has been raining. Started from home 8 this am. Believe will go home tomorrow, Ray is having coffee. Helen

    March 7, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1950s
    1950s, adirondack, buffalo, history, long lake, mail, new york, postcards, primary documents, tourism, travel
    Hotel Adirondack
  • Parks Air College

    Postmarked in Saint Louis, Missouri on January 9th, 1941, from Windy to Miss Clair Benjamin in Long Island, New York. – Parks Air CalleyEast St. Louis, MOHi Clair.Well here I am. It’s a great place but I don’t care for St Louis. What a dump its worse than Reinheart. How about dropping me a line.…

    March 5, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1940s
    1940s, history, long island, mail, postcards, primary documents, saint louis
    Parks Air College
  • Lovers’ Lane, Naval Academy

    Postmarked in Annapolis, Maryland on this day, March 3rd, 1907, from L to Miss Gertrude P. Wilson in Kyoto, Japan. – Does this look familiar? Let’s take a stroll. L.

    March 3, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1900s, Gertrude P. Wilson
    1900s, history, Japan, Kyoto, mail, military, postcards, primary documents
    Lovers’ Lane, Naval Academy
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