• The Art of Winston Churchill

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    Postcards of Winston Churchill’s art are few, but we have found some produced by a small London firm. Mr. Churchill chose his topics with a high degree of insight – all with his viewer in mind.

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    The Art of Winston Churchill

  • Rock, Paper …

    Rock, Paper …

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    Decisions that affect large numbers of people are often questioned, by “What if …?” There may be a few readers who remember when the prison on Alcatraz Island was closed. It was a gut-wrenching event. Jobs were lost. The public felt threatened, but it was the right decision.

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  • St. Petersburg – The Sunshine City

    St. Petersburg – The Sunshine City

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    St. Petersburg, Florida, is a city for all ages, but a few years ago it had a geriatric reputation – all because of some green benches. Most are gone, now, but there are some beautiful beaches, many historic sites, and hundreds of ethnic restaurants for the “snowbirds” who arrive every winter.

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  • The Churches of Boston

    The Churches of Boston

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    Churches in America are often vibrant community hubs, providing spiritual guidance and cultural experiences. The church is often the best solution to preserving peace among men. Bless us … please!

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Past Article

Kyle Jolliffe
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Asian postcards are rare in most parts of America. There are collectors who actively search for them, but the mystery endures. In decades past, religious missionaries were America’s most reliable source of information and understanding. A new contributor to Postcard History tells us the story of his grandfather’s work in China.

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Postcard History is a free online magazine dedicated to vintage and historic picture postcards and the many stories associated with them. We feature richly illustrated articles designed to both inform and entertain postcard collectors and history buffs. We also provide the most comprehensive listing of forthcoming shows around. And there’s a rich trove of links to institutional and personal online postcard collections. There’s also a comprehensive, verified listing of active postcard clubs in the U. S. and Canada, which we’re working on expanding worldwide.