July 27, 2024
Tag: Buffalo
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It’s Old Home Week!
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Small towns in New England and the Mid-Atlantic lost population as westward migration and the lure of factory work drew young people away. Old Home Week attempted to lure them back.
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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!
Past Article
April 27, 2020 No Comments
This “Day 34” diary entry tells of how someone doing serious historical research needs to avoid the appearance of being a tourist. Research is hard work. Here’s proof.