July 9, 2025
Tag: a story of one postcard
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A Story of One Postcard
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This image and this story were unsolicited. They arrived as email attachments on this editor’s desk just a few days ago. Postcard History is proud to re-tell the story and present the image. The story was just a bit more than 200 words – less than half the number of words we usually put “In…
Past Article
May 18, 2020 4 Comments
The story of the Barefoot Mailman is a piece of American history known to few, but as you learn the details, you will feel compelled to tell everyone you know. The events happened in the 1880s and the artistic retelling started in the 1930s, but the details came to your editor’s attention during National Postcard Week. Also, there is a somber side that continues today. One single postcard brings the story back to life.
Enjoy!