Postcard History

July 27, 2024

Tag: postcard collectors

  • My Search for the Assinaboine

    My Search for the Assinaboine

    Donald T. Matter, Jr.

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    This story is about a book that was left unfinished. The subject died in 2005, the author died shortly after. The book was over twenty years in the making and was meant to be a gift to his life-long friend. Friendships made while serving in the US Military tend to last forever – such was…

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  • Collectors and Their Topics

    Collectors and Their Topics

    Donald T. Matter, Jr.

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    It was Friday morning and I was on my way home after playing a very minor role in the formation of the International Polar Bear Conservation Centre at the Assiniboine Park Zoo in Winnipeg, Manitoba. I made my way to the passenger lounge at the airport, sat quietly for a few minutes and thought of…

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  • Hello, my name is George

    Hello, my name is George

    Ray Hahn

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    [Editor’s note: I like getting email from our readers. I don’t always answer, but I appreciate the efforts readers make to express opinions about our articles. This message came to the editor’s email box unsolicited. After reading it I was quite amused; for I too remember the Carter years and the high interest rates of…

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Past Article

Editor’s Staff
April 11, 2022 9 Comments
America’s Civil War poets and song writers worked hard to chronical their times. From the Battle at Fort Sumter to Lincoln’s assassination the literature of the time recorded the heroics, patriotism, and loyalty of every American. Sheridan’s Ride by T. Buchanan Read is a fine example. The illustrations from an unknown illustrator help tell the story.

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