Postcard Collection
Dates
- Creation: 1725-1997, (Bulk 1940-1997)
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1940 - 1997
Creator
- From the Collection: Warner, Truman A. 1920-1997 (Person)
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
Haas Library
181 White St
Danbury 06810 USA US
203.837.8992
203.837.8322 (Fax)
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