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A Collection Inspired by the Vocal
Tomfoolery of the
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Every so often a slice of silliness seems sensational and shocking in a serious society. Postcard History salivates in such sensational situations. We set forth this statement.
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The True Story of a Cat Named Sam
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Sam, the black and white cat that made Babington’s Tea Room in Rome famous, became a legend in his own lifetime and years later visitors asked, “Is Sam still here?”
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The Tale of a Great English Short Story
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Even the phrase, “Ladies in Lavendar” brings pleasantries to mind, but when the spinster sisters Widdington appeared in a story by William Locke, the world wondered why they were enchanted.
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The Ballad of Yukon Jake: the Masterpiece
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There was no Yukon Jake, except the fictional character who left an Iowa farm for the Yukon and became a mythical rascal. A tattered postcard is all that remains, except a few 16- page chapbooks.
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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.