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Huey P. Long Bridge
Aunt Lou and I drove down to New Orleans last week. We have enjoyed their odd city very much. I must say today has been warm. Leaving for home Wednesday.Adaline – Postmarked in New Orleans, Louisiana on July 23, 1940, from Adaline to Mrs. Bryce Smith in Denver, Colorado.
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Three Graces
Phoebe,Be sure to see the big trees when you come out. They are magnificent. When are you coming? I was in San Diego recently, and shall now be in San Fr. for several weeks. Regards.G.W. Owen – Postmarked in San Francisco, California on April 28, 1934, from G.W. Owen to Miss Phoebe Jordan in Norfolk,…
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Washington Street by Moonlight
Postmarked in Chelsea Massachusetts on May 19, 1923, from Al to Mr. Robert Wright to in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. – You would have laughed the other day. We were getting on an elevator & Effie says “Oh! [illegible] I’m not all on.” Well my goodness I laughed. Her heel was caught. Some excitement though…
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Jordan High School
Postmarked in Malden, Massachusetts on February 7, 1910 from Mildred to Mr. Russell Holmes in Charlestown, New Hampshire. – Russell you have no business to be getting sick. I hope you will be able to be out soon. Mildred [on front]It is four o’clock and I am in school. I have charge of five pupils.…
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Good Luck for the New Year
Postmarked in Oxford, England on December 22, 1904 to Miss Gertrude P. Wilson in Paris, France – Here’s to three million more.
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I Would I Were a Bird
Postmarked in London, England on November 24, 1904, from Agnes to Huck in Paris, France. – Hallo Huck – Here I am back to dear old London again. I intent to go to Paris but not for quite a while yet – Agnes
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Best Christmas Wishes
Postmarked in Franklin, New Hampshire on December 22, 1921, from Bob & Lola to Master Leland Welch. – Bob & Lola
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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
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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…
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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…
Wish You Were Here 