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An archive of over 1,100 early 20th-century postcards from one family. One new postcard every day.

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Books about postcards, the Edwardian era, small-town Midwest life, and the stamps that carried it all.

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  • 1900s (97)
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AI has helped me write and transcribe these cards. Without it, I would not have been able to complete all 1100 cards. While it generally did a great job, it can and will make mistakes. If you find a mistake, please contact me. I'll go fix it.

This archive is a labor of love — one postcard a day. If you enjoy following the history, a small contribution helps keep the research going without intrusive ads.

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