Postcard Collection, 1898-2000

Online content

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Postcard Collection
Dates:
1898-2000
Creators:
Abstract:
Extent:
1.5 linear feet
Language:
Preferred citation:

Postcard Collection. History San Jose Research Library

Background

Scope and content:

Artificial collection of postcards and private mailing cards related to the Santa Clara Valley. The core of the collection relates to the City of San Jose specifically, but other cities in Santa Clara County are included, as are popular vacation spots such as Yosemite and Santa Cruz. Greeting card holidays are also represented.

Acquisition information:
Donated by multiple individuals to the museum, or collected by staff.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by History San Jose Research Library staff.
Date Prepared:
1898-2000
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Open to the public by appointment.

Terms of access:

Contact the Research Library & Archives for information about reproduction and publication.

Preferred citation:

Postcard Collection. History San Jose Research Library

Location of this collection:
1661 Senter Road
San Jose, CA 95112, US
Contact:
(408) 287-2290