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Postcard Collection

The Regional History Center's postcard collection provides a unique source for photographic and artistic documentation of people, places and events, with the majority being produced during the 1900-1940 period. Many of the cards in this collection came from four manuscript collections held by the Regional History Center: W.W. Embree (RC 2); Sabin-Van Arsdale (RC 32); Kavadas (RC 50); and Hall Family (RC 117). A fair amount of the collection consists of cards depicting scenes or events from the Northern Illinois region and Illinois. Also representative in the collection are postcards of other states, national holidays and special occasions, American Indians, foreign countries, advertisements, and calendars and blotters.

For more information about this collection, please see the Center's finding aid.

St. Mary's School and Hall, De Kalb, Ill.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, S.W. corner of 4th and Fisk Streets, DeKalb, Educational, Place, Fourth Street, Education
Business Section, Dixon, Illinois
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Dixon, BUSINESS SECTION, DIXON, ILLINOIS Looking North on Galena Street, Lee, Commercial/Business, Place
Oakland Residence, Creston Illinois 1909.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Creston, Oakland Residence, Creston, Illinois 1909, Ogle, Residential, Place
3690. Bridge and State Street. Rockford, Ill.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Rockford, Rockford April 22, dear Clint and Bistha, we got here sunday night it is a dandy place and if we make good I shall like it. the people are so sociable Ted is down town making out the papers for the store and as soon as I find out the no I will write to you again, put your [?] and send it to gen Del. from Lizzie, Winnebago, Commercial/Business, Place
Excavating for I.O.O.F. Hall, Lee Center, Ill, April 2, 1913.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Lee Center, Lee, Industrial, People, Place, Economic Development
Waiting for the Car, Lee Center
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Lee Center, Group standing in front of Meat Market, Lee Center, Lee, Commercial/Business, People, Place
Science Bldg., N.I.S.T.C., DeKalb, Ill.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, The Science Building was renamed Davis Hall in December 1964., DeKalb, Educational, Place, Normal School, Education
Untitled
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Lee Center, Lee Center, Ill. ca. 1910. three unidentified children, Lee, People
Dixon, Ill. Rock River Scenery, the Beautiful Rock River, near Green Rock.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Dixon, Lee, Place
Band Stand, Huntley Park, De Kalb, Ill.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, DeKalb, Place, Entertainment
Normal and Training School, Northern Illinois State Normal School. De Kalb, Ill.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, DeKalb, Educational, Place, Normal School, Education
Stone Quarry Lee Center
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Lee Center, Katheryn Aschonbrenner, Lee, Place
Scene in Hopkins Park, Dekalb, Illinois
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Dear Aunt Edythe, If you can I'd like to have you come to Jrs. birthday party Wed. the 29nth after dinner. Grandma, mother, Aunt Anne and you are the only ones I'm having. Please come if you can. Love - Edythe. If Evelyn is at home bring her along. Sent To Mrs. Edythe Charlesworth Route 1 Waterman Ill., DeKalb, Place, Entertainment
West Entrance Drive, Starved Rock, Illinois State Park.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, STARVED ROCK, ILLINOIS STATE PARK. Contains about 1,000 acres, located in La Salle County. Few experiences in life are more enjoyable than the tourist's first trip through the Starved Rock Park. There are no two place alike in scenic beauty; each has its own individual attractions. The MAIN WEST ENTRANCE DRIVE presents a bit of charming road scenery. The high massive walls of rock, decked with forest trees, on the one side; the presence of a dense wooded growth on the other, invite the admiration of every tourist. Anticipate what you will, you will not be disappointed with the nature scenes in the Park., Lasalle, Place, Starved Rock State Park
First Methodist Church, DeKalb, Ill.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, 307 N.4th Street, DeKalb, Religious, Place, Fourth Street, Religion
Main St. Lee Center Ill
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Lee Center, Lee, Residential, Place, Main Street, Economic Development
The Swen F. Parson Library
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, THE SWEN F. PARSON LIBRARY, dedicated in 1952, is the new heart of Northern Illinois State College, DeKalb, Illinois. It is of Joliet Marble in collegiate Gothic design., DeKalb, Educational, Place, Normal School, Education
Northern Illinois State Normal School, De Kalb, Ill.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Oct. 29 Well, Carrie how about the letter I was to get. am well with Love Lena, am going Back tomorrow Sent To: Mrs Chas Thuner(?) 121 Washington St, Green Bay, Wis, DeKalb, Educational, Place, Normal School, Education
View from Top of School Bldg. - Sycamore Ill
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Sycamore, DeKalb, Residential, Place
The Lonesome Pine Illinois White Pines Forest State Park
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Ogle, Place
At the Turn of the Road -- West Entrance Drive, Starved Rock, Illinois State Park.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, STARVED ROCK, ILLINOIS STATE PARK. Contains about 1,000 acres, located in La Salle County. After touring the country highways for hours, and sometimes days, we reach finally the main west entrance to this wonderland of natural beauty. The odor of forest trees and bushes, the profusion of wild flowers and ferns along the roadside, all seem to bid us welcome. Our long talked-of visit to the beautiful and wonderful Starved Rock Park is about to be realized, and our hearts are filled with gratitude and gladness as we lift our eyes to the works of Nature all about us, when, lo! even here, the world is filled with charm and beauty, AT THE TURN OF THE ROAD., Lasalle, Place, Starved Rock State Park
Old Stone Quarry Lee Center
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Lee Center, Glad you are getting along so well. Will look for you home soon. This is the place I am going to take you to see next summer. With love, Uncle. Sent To: Miss Sarah Dishong, Compton Ill., Care Hospital., Lee, Place
Scene from Deer Park near Starved Rock, Ill.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, This is just as it looks. Prof. I.P.B. 1906. Sent To: Mrs. Winders, Malta, Ill., LaSalle, Place, Starved Rock State Park
Pub. School Cortland Ill.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Cortland, DeKalb, Educational, Place, Cortland School, Education
The Brook, Horse Shoe Canyon, Starved Rock, Illinois State Park.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, STARVED ROCK, ILLINOIS STATE PARK, Contains about 1,000 acres, located in La Salle County. If possible, while touring the canyons and high bluffs in the interior of the Park, visitors should explore also the roads and trails leading to the canyons. A wonderfully fascinating stream is this little brook on the trail leading to Horse Shoe Falls. One can scarcely imagine a more beautiful forest scene. We are charmed with its beauty and subtle influence--the sweet gift of Nature., Lasalle, Place, Starved Rock State Park