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The SPARS & Dorothy C. Stratton
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At times history happens but goes unnoticed. SPARS may be one such event. Thankfully postcards help us remember how the Coast Guard Women’s Reserve helped win World War II and the Korean Conflict.
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Rejection, How Sweet It Is!
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Often masterworks are misjudged by those who are too busy to recognize genius. These two tales of rejection illustrate the crux of the matter.
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The History of Walker‑Gordon Dairy
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The Walker-Gordon Dairy was established in New Jersey in 1897 and immediately set the standard for science-based raw milk production. If there were problems the solutions were found using good common sense. Detroit Publishing’s postcards recorded the history.
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The Universal Shine: a Look at Shoe Shining Around the World
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A good shoeshine may not solve all your problems, but it can help you walk confidently toward them. Around the world shoeshine boys, girls, and old men are working to help you make a good impression. Postcards prove it!
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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.