Postcard History

March 19, 2026

Tag: Muir Woods Postcards

  • J. C. Bardell and Walter Finn

    J. C. Bardell and Walter Finn

    Editor’s Staff

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    James C. Bardell and Walter Finn. Two men who probably didn’t know each other are central characters in a story about a set of postcards published in the 1930s. The images show the beautiful old trees in Muir Woods. These black and white photographs are simply exquisite.

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Past Article

Editor’s Staff
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!

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