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Postcard Collection

 Sub-Series

Dates

  • Creation: 1725-1997, (Bulk 1940-1997)
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1940 - 1997

Creator

Access Restrictions

Open for research without restrictions.

Extent

From the Collection: 63.5 Linear Feet (, 64 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

General note

The Postcard Collection is organized by state. As might be expected, many postcards depict travel related images, including historic landmarks, scenic wonders, amusements, hotels, and inns. A small portion of the collection is devoted to silent screen actors, birthdays, Valentines Day, and Christmas, as well as leather postcards. The following is a list of states, as well as foreign countries, that are represented in the collection: Alabama, Arizona, Bermuda, California, Canada, Connecticut, D.C., Washington, Europe, Florida, Georgia, Guatemala, Haiti, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mexico, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Panama Canal, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

Repository Details

Part of the Western Connecticut State University Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Haas Library
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