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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.

Howell Trail - Dixon, Illinois
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Dixon, Lee, Place, Entertainment
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Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Lee Center, Lee Center baseball team [note L.C. on several uniforms] Chriso Ullrich, John Gale, John Brasel, Raymond Callahan, John Frizzell, Lyman Callahan, Miles Leaman, Don Wellman, Lee, People, Entertainment
The Sac 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. Many tourists will testify to the charm aud beauty of the SAC canyon; altho small in size compared with the Hennepin, Ottawa, or Tonti canyons, it has the distinction of being the only winding canyon in the Park, presenting an unusual interest to all lovers of nature scenes., Lasalle, Place, Starved Rock State Park
Dormitory, Northern Illinois State Normal School, De Kalb, Ill.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Williston Hall, DeKalb, Educational, Place, Normal School, Education
Birdseye View Algonquin, Circa 1903
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Algonquin, Century 21 Homestead Realtors, Wayne Ritt, Marketing Specialist, Sent to The Folks At 1600 Yosemite Pkwy., Algonquin, IL 60102, McHenry, Commercial/Business, Residential, Place, Economic Development
Aurora, Ill., Lincoln Park.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Aurora, Best Wishes for a Happy New Year, Ruth E. Seavey, Sent To Miss Helen Baldwin, 523 S. Second St., De Kalb, Il., Kane, Monumental, Place
Hopkin's Park Swimming Pool, DeKalb, Ill.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Located on Sycamore Road, DeKalb, Place, Entertainment
Lafayette St Sandwich Ill
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Sandwich, I am home at last which is fine. With love to all J. E. Sent To: Helen Taylor Baldwin, 523 So. 2nd St. DeKalb, Ill, DeKalb, Residential, Place
Old Cottonwood Tree Near Lee Center
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Lee Center, Lee, Residential, Place
E. P. Ellwood's - Residence, De Kalb, Illinois
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, 509 N. 1st Street, DeKalb, Residential, Place, Ellwood House, First Street
Res. J. A. Eads Paris, Ill.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Paris, Dear George - So glad to get your postal, and that you were able to be out again. Dont eat too much. With love. Cousin M.J.M. Sent To: Mr George W. Baldwin, DeKalb, Illinois, Edgar, Residential, Place
Dixon, Ill. View of River Islands and City from North Side.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Dixon, Lee, Industrial, Residential, Place
Lorado Taft's Monument of Blackhawk. Eagle's Nest Bluff on the Rock River. Oregon, Ill.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Oregon, To the K-family, We found the little new way home a delightful change in routes. Are having a thunder storm to night (Sun) Nothing new in that tho. Thanks again for a lovely dinner and afternoon. Bye now The D-family. Thanks for all the extra things. Sent To: Mrs Peter Kavadas, 1230 Lincoln Hwy, De Kalb, Ill, Ogle, Monumental, People, Place
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Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Lee Center, Unidentified group at Lee Center, Ill., ca. 1910, Lee, People, Entertainment
Setting Up Exercises, Camp Grant, Ill.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Rockford, Donated by Terry Zeller, Winnebago, Government, People, Camp Grant
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Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Lee Center, Lee Center, Ill ca. 1910. [collecting sap from trees], Lee, Place, Agriculture
Horse Shoe Falls, 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. The excursion boat or Indian trail will take you to this picturesque rocky gorge, begining at the banks of the Illinois River and extending far into the interior of the Park. The scene is enchanting and compells our attention. Here, in the forest, amid blossoms and ferns, Nature has chiseled from the rock large simi-circular caves, displaying strata of sand of every hue, while over the crest of the gorge a silver cascade adds the finishing touch to a bit of wild woodland scenery known as the HORSE SHOE FALLS., Lasalle, Place, Starved Rock State Park
De Kalb Junior High School
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, DE KALB JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, Seventh and Culver Streets, De Kalb, Illinois. School erected on 17 acre plot, occupied in 1952, cost approximately $1,250,000. Includes Industrial Arts Shop, Gymnasium, Music Room, etc. There are about 22 Teachers and 660 students in attendance., DeKalb, Educational, Place, Seventh Street, Education
Kishwaukee River, Normal Campus. DeKalb, Ill.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, DeKalb, Educational, Place, Normal School, Education
Rockford, Ill. Swiss Cottage, Looking East
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Rockford, Winnebago, Residential, Place
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Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Lee Center, Lee Center, Ill. ca. 1910. farmer plowing field, Lee, Place, Agriculture
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Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Lee Center, Lee Center, ca. 1910. unidentified woman in doorway, Lee, People, Place
Horseshoe Bend, De Kalb, Ill.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Intersection of Woodley and College Avenues, DeKalb, DeKalb, Residential, Place
Horse Shoe Canyon, Starved Rock State Park, Ill.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Starved Rock State Park comprises about 1000 acres of wild and rugged scenery. Here in the forest amid blossoms and ferns, Nature has chiseled from the rock large semi-circular caves, displaying strata of sand of every hue. Dear Mrs Adams, How are you? Thanks for the letter. Mother feels a little better. Please write. Love, Mrs Stohl and Dorthea, 1110 Mulbery St. Ottawa, Ill. Sent To: Mrs T. J. Adams, 329 South 6th St. DeKalb, Ill., Place, Starved Rock State Park
The Normal, DeKalb, Ill.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, DeKalb, Educational, Place, Normal School, Education