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Save Camp Sagamore!
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In the world today, we are told to make room for progress. Well, here’s a story about a place that didn’t want to progress. The preservation committee won the battle with the progress committee. Camp Sagamore continues to be what it was, but for a much different demographic.
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Gay’s – the World’s Only Lion Farm
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Lions in movies symbolize strength, courage, and majesty, often portrayed as noble – the elite of the animal world. From classic films such as the Tarzan films to animations like The Lion King, lions captivate audiences of all ages. In the 1930s visitors to Gay’s Lion Farm saw lions up close and they bought postcard…
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Esperanto, explained!
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Esperanto is a fabricated language that fosters global communication and cultural understanding. Since it is a neutral language, it reduces language barriers and facilitates collaboration. Its ease of learning empowers individuals seeking access to education and information worldwide. Postcards on Esperanto are scarce.
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The Battleship USS Texas
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Museum ships, especially US Navy Battleships have been favorites of American vacationers for decades. Currently there are nine. The USS Texas is one of the oldest and most historic. She saw action in both world wars. Postcards help tell her story.
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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.