• The Life and Times of Maggie L. Walker

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    Maggie Walker left behind a legacy of empowerment, resilience, and visionary leadership. Her life demonstrated the power of education and economic independence. She proved that one person can transform the lives of others.

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    The Life and Times of Maggie L. Walker

  • Vaudeville Photographs by Orval Hixon

    Vaudeville Photographs by Orval Hixon

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    Orval Hixon was colorblind so instead of being an artist he became a photographer. His photographs have lasted long after Hixson himself and all of his subjects, but thankfully we have postcards that help us remember or learn of those who came before us.

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  • My Favorite Silent-Film Performers

    My Favorite Silent-Film Performers

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    The work done by the ten people on this list represents millions of dollars and many hours of hard work. They deserve a well executed “salute” and a very loud “bravo.”

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  • A Girl in a Green Dress

    A Girl in a Green Dress

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    “Fresh as a fresh young pear-tree blossoming” is a phrase describing the Girl in a Green Dress. We were all as new once. These Tuck images remind us.

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Past Article

Ray Hahn
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For most everyone, nudity is the most personal state of being. And, it is frequently difficult to discuss personal things. Postcards have at times filled the blanks created by that uneasiness. Here is a gallery of nudes on postcards that portray the one characteristic we all share.

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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.