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  • Decoding Yiddish Postcards

    Decoding Yiddish Postcards

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    Postcards with captions, quips, and well-wishes, expressed in the Yiddish language, were mailed to friends and family just to stay connected. However, for the many who cannot read or understand the language they remain unexplained. Hy Mariampolski, a new Postcard History contributor, has deciphered the enigma.

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Grandville Landsdell
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It is always a challenge to write about art unseen. This is such a case. Since the Greeks had no muse of painting, instead of “writing art” as usual, I’m “writing character.” I hope Clio, the muse of history approves.

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