April 25, 2024
Author: Bonnie Wilpon
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About Face
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Every once in a while, I see a face that brings a particular character trait to life for me. When I find a postcard with such a face, I just have to have it. It doesn’t matter whether the card is domestic or foreign, new or old, in excellent or poor condition — it just…
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A Day at Disney World
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Disney World creates life-long memories for all who visit. Those who go there share their experiences by sending postcards. Read about the author’s visit to that magic Kingdom.
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Punny Postcards
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Many postcard collectors have serious collections. They’re interested in preserving home town history, amassing and cataloging every postcard printed by a particular publisher or studying the changes in technology over time. But sometimes, postcards are just plain fun!
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How Old Is That Postcard
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This primer for the novice collector will aid in learning the age of a postcard and understanding the characteristics of social and technological advances in printing and manufacturing of postcards around the world. Much of what Americans collect today had its beginnings in Europe; even older cards from your hometown may carry the “Printed in…
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All the Single Ladies
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Today most young women know that they can get an education and launch a fulfilling career. They can choose to marry or not, have children or not and be self-sufficient. The course of their lives depends mostly upon themselves—not upon getting married to a man to take care of them.
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How About Those Quiz Kids?
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The Quiz Kids were part of American culture for many years. In a time when children were to be seen and not heard, the entire country listened to them, secretly proud to now and then know a quiz answer themselves. Today’s gifted children owe their acceptance to these Kids. Learn about their later accomplishments.
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The Tlingits: their life and legends
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Not only the Native American people, but their art and culture have too long been ignored by modern society. Our lives are busy, but we must stop to reflect on our past. Thankfully history challenges us to pay attention to men like the Rev. Dr. Sheldon Jackson, who first went to Alaska as a Presbyterian…
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States Poke Fun At Themselves Through Postcards
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It does not matter where you live or where you travel, you can always use a good laugh at yourself. Here are some Postcards that provide you with a good giggle or a big belly laugh. Enjoy!
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CHRISTMAS—THE WAY IT NEVER WAS
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Seldom is there a more joyous sight than watching a child open a present from Santa. It make it all worth the effort. Enjoy this article about how Christmas never was.
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Remembering Classic Television Stars
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Postcards showing many classic television stars may be found at almost every postcard show. The cards remind us of people we miss. In this stroll down the memory lane of TV stardom, we’ll look back at some of the best.
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The House of David
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The Israelite House of David is a Christian communal community founded in 1903 by Benjamin and Mary Purnell in Benton Harbor, Michigan. In its heyday it was an economic powerhouse with a famous barnstorming baseball team, an amusement park, and numerous commercial businesses.
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A Look at Leather Postcards
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Leather postcards? Are they a contradiction of terms or are they collectibles because of their unique quality? A casual observation suggests there are few collectors, but those who are dedicated to leather cards are eager to talk about their collections. Some of them try hard to get others to join them.
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Little People Postcards
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Princess Ann traveled with carnivals throughout the U.S. during the 1960s and ’70s. She worked in her own “single-o” tent, where she chatted with visitors (who paid an admission price) and sold postcards like this one. Some of her cards were pitch cards (which don’t have a postcard back).
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Reproduction Postcards – Be careful! They’re Out There!
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Collectors! Do you remember the first time you bought a repro postcard and didn’t mean to? I do! It’s not a good feeling. Here are some tips and pointers on how to be sure you’re paying your hard-earned money for the real thing.
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Roadside Attractions in America
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Postcards have always been a path to easy chair sightseeing and that is most true when Roadside America postcards find their way to our homes. Here are some of the best attractions that were never meant to be destinations. They are all, along the way!
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Postcard collectors have cards that remind them of other personal treasures. This is such a story. For 41 years a very special painting hung on the walls of a London flat. Then a few months ago a postcard was discovered in California that reminded the picture’s owner of the treasure he was forced to sell when he moved halfway around the world.