“Children to bed and asleep…”. Brooklyn, NY (1908)
June 20, 2022
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Mrs. Richardson was in Brewer, Maine – a small city on the Penobscot River on the Maine coast. Brewer is the sister city of Bangor,
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Will Grandma Come for Dinner? 1910
June 13, 2022
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On July 25, 1910, Mabel sent a postcard to her mother, Mrs. Henry Grider, of Columbia, PA. (The borough of Columbia, located on the Susquehanna
Good Luck and Best Wishes – Kleinfeltersville, PA (1910)
June 13, 2022
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Miss Sophie Moore lived in Kleinfeltersville, an unincorporated community, east of Schaefferstown, in Lebanon County. (Kleinfeltersville is the second-longest unhyphenated post office address in the
“Lost in the Mule Tracks” – Gordonville, PA (1907)
June 13, 2022
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Mr. Earl Hershey lived in Gordonville, an unincorporated community in the eastern part of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Gordonville lies in a rich agricultural area that
The Birthday of Elizabeth Gallatin – Annville, PA (1907)
March 15, 2022
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In October of 1907, Elizabeth Gallatin of Annville, PA was celebrating a birthday. Elizabeth received a postcard greeting from Esther F., also of Annville. Annville
The Postcard from Wescosville – Anna Dreibelbis in 1910
March 15, 2022
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John Jacob Dreibelbis immigrated from Germany to Pennsylvania in 1732. His descendants, sometimes with variant spellings of the last name, can be found in many
Faithfully Yours in Paradise, Pa – 1908
March 15, 2022
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In October of 1908, Edith Hess of New Holland received a postcard from her cousin in Paradise, Pa. The face of the postcard is illustrated
Mrs. Stanley Receives a Big Bird from Her Sister – Pomeroy, PA (1907)
March 15, 2022
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Mrs. Emmer Stanley lived in Pomeroy, a small community of Chester County in southeast Pennsylvania. In the golden age of railroads, Pomeroy was the terminus
Basket of Flowers for Mrs. Schaum – Lancaster, PA (1909)
March 15, 2022
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Mrs. Schaum lived at 108 South Prince Street, which would have been close to the historic St. Mary’s Church. The house in which Mrs. Schaum
“Little” Harrison Writes to Uncle Joe – circa 1910
March 15, 2022
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Uncle Joe was celebrating a birthday and his nephew, Harrison, sent to him a beautiful postcard. The embossed postcard features large sunflowers atop a rural
Aunt Mabel Sends a Weighty Postcard – Shiremanstown, PA (circa 1910)
February 22, 2022
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Miss Clara Eby lived in Shiremanstown, a borough in Cumberland County, across the Susquehanna River from Harrisburg, PA. On-line, one can find a fascinating history
“Claire Louise” Was Born on Saturday – August 12, 1922
February 22, 2022
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Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Files (amended, “Filer”) were thrilled by the birth of their 8-pound daughter. The happy parents prepared birth announcements to share
Bouquets for Miss Sackett – Ilion, NY (1908)
February 22, 2022
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Miss Winafred (Winifred?) Sackett lived in Ilion, a village in central New York State. The area, settled by German immigrants around 1725, prospered with the
“Today, You Are 4 Years Old” – January 5, 1922
February 22, 2022
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A postcard greeting from exactly one hundred years ago. Young Henry Rohoem lived in Quarryville, Pennsylvania, a borough southeast of Lancaster. On January 5, 1922,
Aunt Anna’s Birthday – Neoga, Illinois (1914)
February 22, 2022
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Mrs. Anna Abernathy lived in Neoga, Illinois – a small city in central Illinois. Neoga developed as a center of the railroad in the state.
Anna Witmer Gives a Postcard to her Schoolmate – circa 1920
February 22, 2022
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Sometime around 1920, Anna Witmer attended school near Manheim. She gave a postcard, a hand-colored drawing of flowers, to her “schoolmate”, Anna Ober. The postcard
Claude Learns About the New Baby – Elmira, NY (1913)
February 22, 2022
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In June of 1913, Claude Mapes was hospitalized in Elmira, New York. The Arnot-Ogden Hospital (now the Arnot-Ogden Medical Center, and a part of Arnot
Russell Thanks His Grandmother – 1916
January 11, 2022
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Mrs. Harriet Borry of Stevens, Pa was fond of her grandson, Russell, who lived in Reading. For Russell’s birthday, Mrs. Borry sent him a new
Cousin Galen Greets Miss Warner – February, 1908
January 11, 2022
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In 1908, Miss Emma Warner lived in Gap, PA. Gap, a small community, is named for a break in the Mine Ridge at the eastern
Conrad Sends Pansies to Mrs. Wetter – Watertown, Wisconsin (1915)
January 11, 2022
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Mrs Frank Wetter lived in Watertown, a city on the Rock River in south central Wisconsin. This area was settled by families from New England,
Dara Writes to her Grandparents – Columbia, PA (1913)
January 11, 2022
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Mr. And Mrs. H.R. Bookman lived on Walnut Street in Columbia, PA (a beautiful town on the Susquehanna River). In February of 1913, the Bookmans
Will Bruce Come to the Fair? Dillsburg, PA (1910)
January 11, 2022
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Mrs. Bruce Wagner lived in Dillsburg, PA – a borough in northwest York County, very close to the borders of Adams County and Cumberland County.
Grandpa Sends Best Wishes to Harold – Middletown, PA, circa 1905
January 11, 2022
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It may have been the birthday of Harold Strayer when he received a postcard from Grandpa. Harold lived outside Middletown, PA (Rural Delivery Route #3),
“My Beloved Brother” – Sister Sends Birthday Greetings to Last Surviving Brother, 1922
January 11, 2022
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Martin K. Brubaker was a prosperous farmer, business owner, and local official in Mount Joy. (See, “Annals of Lancaster County”) His two brothers had died,
Aunt Tillie Sends a Postcard to Ruth – Berwyn, PA (1914)
January 11, 2022
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Berwyn, Pennsylvania is a census-designated place in Chester County, on the “Main Line” of suburbs stretching westward from Philadelphia. In February of 1914, Miss Ruth
“We Are All Well”
November 15, 2021
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“We Are All Well” – York Springs, PA (1909) Miss Alice Cleaver lived in York Springs, now a borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, not far
Flossie Goes to the Opera
November 15, 2021
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Flossie Goes to the Opera – Alliance, Ohio (1907) In November of 1907, Flossie Farmer was busy in Alliance, Ohio. Flossie sent a postcard to
Edward is Riding the Horses
November 15, 2021
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Edward is Riding the Horses- Jefferson, North Dakota (1910) Frankie Smith lived at 231 East South Street in York, PA. In June of 1910, he
Ina Sends a Gilded Birthday Card to Glen Rock
November 15, 2021
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Ina Sends a Gilded Birthday Card to Glen Rock – 1907 On April 30, 1907., Ina mailed a gilded Birthday postcard to Master Stacy McCubbins
Two Calves for Father
November 15, 2021
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Two Calves for Father – Corinth, NY (1911) In August of 1911, Allie wrote to her father from Gloversville, NY., a small city in the
Bertha Sends Love to Grandma
November 15, 2021
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Bertha Sends Love to Grandma – Walden, NY (circa 1910) Mrs. J. Hardy lived in Walden, NY, a village in southern New York State, northwest
Bernice Receives a Postcard Compliment
November 15, 2021
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Bernice Receives a Postcard Compliment – White Pigeon, Michigan (1908) Bernice Blue lived in White Pigeon, a village in southwest Michigan, near the border with
Evelyn Writes to Grandma
November 15, 2021
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Evelyn Writes to Grandma – Hametown, PA in 1910 This postcard traveled between two towns in York County, PA in the summer of 1910. Evelyn
A Butterfly to Walter in Vintage, PA
November 15, 2021
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A Butterfly to Walter in Vintage, PA – circa 1910 Sometime around 1910, Walter Denlinger received a postcard, perhaps in celebration of his birthday. Walter
Traveling to York from Brodbecks
November 15, 2021
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Traveling to York from Brodbecks in 1910 Sometime in 1910 (the postmark is distorted), Edna wrote from Brodbecks to her sister, Mrs. Ivan Butcher, in
Roses to John Herr
August 20, 2021
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In February of 1907, John Herr received a postcard from an unknown correspondent in Lancaster, PA. The postcard displays a bouquet of roses and is
News from Peoria Reaches Lititz
August 20, 2021
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News from Peoria Reaches Lititz – 1906 In May of 1906, Mr.Jacob Bomberger of Lititz received a postcard from a friend who was in Peoria
Ralph Gives a Postcard to His Classmate
August 20, 2021
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Ralph Gives a Postcard to His Classmate – circa 1920 Ralph K.G. and Norman Heck were classmates at school near Ephrata. Sometime around 1920, Ralph
Grandfather Sends a Birthday Greeting to Ralph in Terre Hill
August 20, 2021
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Grandfather Sends a Birthday Greeting to Ralph in Terre Hill – 1907 On February 19, 1907, Master Ralph Myers received a birthday greeting from his
Girls from Lititz “Splash in the Ocean”
August 20, 2021
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Girls from Lititz “Splash in the Ocean” -1938 In July of 1938, Luella and Eva Hershey were not able to join the other members of
Charles will meet Mamie at McCall’s Ferry
July 19, 2021
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In June of 1908, Mamie Wenger received a postcard at her home in Lancaster, PA. The face of the postcard contained a medallion illustration of
The Birthday of Florence Vollertsen
July 19, 2021
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Mrs. Frank Vollertsen lived near Rothsville, PA, the small community between Lititz and Akron on the Rothsville road. On July 16, 1912, she received a
Viella Homsher
July 9, 2021
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Viella Homsher Has A Birthday – Bartville, PA, 1911 In October of 1911, Mamie was in Philadelphia but she remembered the birthday of her friend
Birthday with Swastika
July 9, 2021
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Birthday Greeting with Swastika – Hanover, PA (1910) In other postcard stories, I have noted the common use of the swastika as a “good luck”
The Huckster Has No Apples
July 9, 2021
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“The Huckster Has No Apples” – Woodbine in 1920 Mrs. Robert Atkins lived in Woodbine, and she was eager to obtain some apples. Sometime in
Daddy Sends Postcard from St. Louis
July 9, 2021
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Daddy Sends a Birthday Postcard from St. Louis – 1909 Hazel Michael lived in Manheim, PA (Lancaster County). Her father, H. B. Michael (?) was
Pearl Dreads the Grammar Exam
July 9, 2021
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Pearl Dreads the Examination in Grammar – January, 1913 In January of 1913, Pearl sent a postcard greeting to her cousin, Grace, who lived in
Mollie Misses the Poultry Show
July 9, 2021
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Mollie Regrets Missing the Poultry Show – January 1909 Mary lived in Perry, a small city on the Mississippi River in north-eastern Missouri. On January