Postcard Collection, ca.1895-, 1895-2000

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Summary

Title:
Postcard Collection, ca.1895-
Dates:
1895-2000
Creators:
Abstract:
Extent:
65 linear feet (Boxes: postcard, 10 ov)
Language:
Preferred citation:

Postcard Collection, ca.1895-. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Background

Scope and content:

Postcards. Alphabetically arranged by state, then by cities within each state. Also albums of postcards, including Europe, as well as some postcards arranged by subject. This very extensive collection consists of tens of thousands of postcards. There are about 10,300 cards on Los Angeles and Southern California alone. ca. 1895-2000, undated; bulk is 1900-1960.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County staff.
Date Prepared:
1895-2000
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Research is by appointment only

Terms of access:

Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder

Preferred citation:

Postcard Collection, ca.1895-. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Location of this collection:
900 Exposition Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90007-4057, US
Contact:
(213) 763-3359
seavercenter@nhm.org
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