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The S. S. Eastland, an Unspeakable Tragedy
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There is a cruel reality that people are fascinated by disaster. In July 1915 people learned that the S. S. Eastland capsized in the Chicago River, killing hundreds. Postcards seemingly recorded most of what happened.
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The Midway Class Aircraft Carriers
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Because Americans are fascinated with “big” it is no surprise that aircraft carriers are near the top of favorite U.S. Navy vessels. Carriers have served our nation for more than a century, when the USS Langley was launched at the Norfolk (Virginia) Navy Yard. Postcards update the story.
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August 30, 2026
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It’s a Fifth Sunday. This time we present three flash-fiction contributions by members of the local Writers Society. From the icy lands of Scandinavia to the open seas aboard homeward bound ships that are “making great time.” Postcard adventures, Galore!!!
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Rockwood Girl Scout Center: A History
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Memories of childhood are often the longest lasting. If you were a Girl Scout and spent a week at the Rockwood Center, it is surely a pleasant memory.
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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.