Thursday, March 15, 2012

Postcard 223: Unposted, Mid-20th Century


Observation Point and Top of Grandfather Mountain, Western North Carolina


Grandfather Mt. on Blue Ridge Parkway is one of
the most rugged mountains east of the Rockies. A
scenic road enables driving up to its peak.

VB

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Postcard 222: Postmarked Nov. 16th, 1907, Lonoke, AR.; Postal Recepit Mark, Nov. 17th, 1907, Hot Springs, AR


Hello Gran


But how is ur
self. U owe
me a postal &
ure not game
less u ans. it.
Kis u auto come
2 Lonoke for the
Basket ball game Thanksgiving
with Fern & Walter H. say u . . .

Gran do u
Recognize ur Sister
in her Basket Ball
suite? I stayed with Hattie
last night & we went 2
bed about 3 oclock. JE

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Friday, March 2, 2012

Postcard 220: Postmarked Sep. 14th, 1949, Corvallis, OR


761--Mt. Jefferson, Alt. 10,495 Feet, from Hunts Lake, Oregon, Deschutes National Forest


This is typical of the scenery here. Saw 1,000 springs on Mt side.

L Bowers
Corvallis Oregon

Mt. Jefferson is one the majestic towering
peaks of the Cascade Range which runs north
and south through Oregon. Many beautiful
lakes and clear streams originate at its base.

Dear Lillian's family and
Mildred's too:

I am way out to the
Pacific Ocean. Just having
a grand time. Weather is
tropical here. I am writing
near English walnut trees
Italian prunes etc. Had
Delicious apples picked from
a tree for our lunch. It is
all like a fairy land here
gorgeous flowers. Be in Salt Lake
City 9/18. Feeling fine. Dipped
my hands in Pacific O today.
Missed seeing you 9/4 but had to go.
Many cards to send love to all.
Hastily, Aunt Laura

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Postcard 219: Postmarked May 11th, 1921, Fort Myers, FL


Caloosahatchee River Front, Fort Myers, Fla.


Fort Myers Fla. May 10th '21

Dear Hoffman family, I am about to
fly north for it is getting time for
hot weather here. We have had
beautiful weather so far. No rain
for some time and very dry. But I
enjoy every day and go about
the country with friends who have
orange groves and country places
filled with beautiful and inter-
esting flowers, fruits & vegetables
strange flowering vines and trees and
grounds laid out with fountains
and gushing wells. Love to the H. E. L
Leonard

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Postcard 218: Unposted, Late 20th Century


KSP


"The Castle"

Kentucky State Penitentiary, Eddyville, Kentucky
overlooking Barkley Lake.

Photo by W. T. Davis

Postcard 217: Unposted, Early 20th Century


Edgewater Beach Hotel, Chicago


The Edgewater Beach Hotel is located on the
North Shore, about seven miles from the center
of the city. It is built in the form of a Greek
Cross without an inside court and without an
inside room. A notable feature is the Marine
Cafe and Beach Walk over-looking Lake Mich-
igan.

This space for writing

Monday, February 27, 2012

Friday, February 24, 2012

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Postcard 215: Postmarked Aug. 21st, 1954, San Diego, CA



Lover's Leap, Junction, Texas

Dear Laura and all:
We made it and
are having a won-
derful time. We
left Sat mor & got here
at 12 o'clock noon on
Monday. Mike is
awfully cute &
sweet. I'll write
when we get home
Love, Mother

Monday, February 20, 2012

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Postcard 213: Postmarked Sep. 1, 1953, Grayslake, ILL


Roof Garden, YMCA Hotel, Chicago, Illinois


YMCA Hotel
826 S. Wabash Ave. -- Chicago
A home away from home
for young men and women

200 rooms located in downtown Chicago
Convenient to all transportation
Program activities including,
Social, Educational and Religious Events

Hi Becky,
Having big time. Young
people from all over
U.S. After touring Chicago
for three days, I left
for National Council
of U.C.Y.M When do
you start lecture
series on "my trip
to the Old Country?"
Hope to see you before
I leave for school.
Goober

Friday, February 17, 2012

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Postcard 211: Unposted, Early 20th Century


To

my
Valentine

Postcard 210: Postmarked Feb. 11th, 1926, Tampa, FL


"Through

thick
and thin"
I'll be
your
Valentine

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Postcard 209: Unposted Real Photo Postcard


AZO


Place
stamp
here

Azo

Correspondence here

Name and address here


Friday, February 10, 2012

Postcard 208: Postmarked Sep. 7th, 1963, Belfast, Northern Ireland





Cushendun

Dear Elizabeth,
Arrived here
Sat A.M. & had no trouble at all.
My cousins met us & we recognized
one another immediately. We met a
nice gentleman on the boat train who helped
Ed carry the luggage & he was going same
place as us & we enjoyed meeting him.
He was a big help to us.

The boat trip was very nice & we did not
get sick. My cousin Harry is a very
nice person. We like him so very
much. His wife is a wonderful person
too. He has driven us every day from
10 A.M. till nite showing us the towns
& country. Hope you are keeping well
& the boys are fine. Love The H's


Postcard 207: Postmarked Feb. 25th, 1909, Little Hocking, OH


This Space for Correspondence


The Interlaken and the Jung Frau, Swiss Alps--This inter-
esting town is situated in the heart of the Swiss Alps and
from it the most picturesque view of the celebrated Jung
Frau can be seen. Interlaken is a great resort for tourists
who visit the Alps.

From Clara D.

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Postcard 206: Unposted, Lated 20th Century


Tanner's Indian Arts


The Mercado is a journey into
people and things--A unique shop-
ping complex of forty specialty shops in a
bazaar-like setting, nestled in the hills of
Rancho Bernardo. You can stroll the cobble-
stone courtyards under red tile rooftops--
sop for fashion, gifts, art, crafts and fine
foods -- while enjoying music and songs,
dancers, specialty exhibits and craftsmen work-
ing at their wares.

The Mercado is an unforgettable shop-
ping experience. Open daily 10 to 6, Sundays
12 to 6. Truly a marketplace of adventure!

On Hwy. 15 (163) at Rancho Bernardo
Road. (714) 566-1301

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Postcard 205: Unposted Early 20th Century Real Photo Postcard


Post Card


Correspondence here

Name and address here

Azo
Place
stamp
here
Azo

Postcard 204: Unposted Early-20th Century Real Photo Poctcard


Post Card


Correspondence

Address only

Friday, February 3, 2012

Postcard 203: Unposted Real Photo Postcard, Possibly Sent in an Envelope


Dailey's Post Cards


Hello ever body
hoping you are
well and enjoying
life Frances &
Robert say they
wanted Sarah &
Mrs. Sams to have
a picture they
are not very good
I arrived home
O.O. Jim was glad
to see me write to me address is
Indianapolis Ind.
1013 Belfontain St.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Postcard 202: Unposted, Mid-20th Century


San Xavier Mission near Tuscon, Arizona, Built 1692


San Xavier Del Bac Mission, Built 1692, for christian-
izing and civilizing the Papago Indians by the Catholic
Missionaries led by father Kino.

Monday, January 30, 2012

Postcard 201: Postmarked Sep. 17th, 1971, Athens, GA.


9-16-71


Duke Power's Keowee-Yaxaway Visitor's Center, located on
South Caroline 130 and 183 north of Clemson, provides an
enlightening and entertaining experience in "The Story of
Energy." The Center offers a panoramic view of Lake Keowee,
the Keowee Dam, the Oconee Nuclear Station, picnic facilities,
and remarkable displays depicting energy yesterday and today.

Dear Fred,
Dad & I went to charlotte
and stopped at this reception
center, a new one. Russell
stillwanted to stay home
and we were gone just one
night. Still has one friend he want
to see before he goes away to college.
Athens shows signs of student
activity already. Sor. & Frat
are getting ready for rush week.
Russell got pre-registered thru
Edna (Span., philos. & biology).
We're looking forward
to your visit
Let us hear from you
Love, Mother

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Postcard 200: Unstamped, with Directions Instead of Address


M. U. T.


To greet you and
wish you a very
bright Birthday.

Ness
Fish Farm
W. from Long Run Academy
S. by E. from Decaturville &
Qualey to Qualey &
Fishtown extension
passenger line--
F. F.-engineer S.H.F-conductor