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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.

The Fox 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. The FOX canyon is the most favorably located of any of the many canyons in this Park, it being but a short walk from the boat-landing, hotel, and public parking grounds for autos. Altho comparatively a small canyon, it is admired by all and serves to lure the tourist to the greater sights, such as the Hennepin or Illinois, within whose echoing walls a hundred canyons the size of this might be placed., Lasalle, Place, Starved Rock State Park
Franklin Grove Ill.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Franklin Grove, Jennie Schrank, 1910[on front of card] Many thanks for the postal. Jennie S. Sent To: Mrs. Chas. Frost, Lee Center, Ill., Lee, Commercial/Business, Place, Economic Development
East and West Mills, American Steel and Wire Co., De Kalb, Ill.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, DeKalb, Commercial/Business, Industrial, Place, Economic Development
Recreation Room. Y.M.C.A., Camp Grant, Ill.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Rockford, Donated by Terry Zeller, Winnebago, People, Place, Camp Grant
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Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Lee Center, Lee Center, Ill. ca. 1910. farmer plowing field, Lee, Place, Agriculture
North St. Looking West. Ashton, Ill.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Ashton, "1909 Alice Hann" written on face of post card, Lee, Commercial/Business, Place, North Street, Economic Development
The Illinois 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. Every foot of ground in the Park is a natural beauty spot. A tour can be made over the picturesque winding canyon drive covering miles and miles of historic scenery, or, if prefered, one may take the well-beaten Indian trails leading to all the canyons, and especially to this beautiful view, which forms the main attraction at the head of the ILLINOIS canyon., Lasalle, Place, Starved Rock State Park
Picnic Area - From Bluffs - Illinois White Pines Forest State Park
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Ogle, Place, Illinois White Pines Forest State Park
'Maj. Gen. Barry's Quarters' - Camp Grant, Rockford. Ill.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Rockford, Winnebago, Government, Residential, Place, Camp Grant
Huntley Park DeKalb Ill.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, My dear Mrs Wagner, Birthday Greeting. Try sometime when in DeKalb to visit this pretty spot, yours Mrs Herbert Fay, Wish - In "Care of Hayden Wagner," Sent To Mrs H H Wagner, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, DeKalb, Monumental, Place, Entertainment
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Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Lee Center, Lee Center, Ill ca. 1910, Lee, Place, Agriculture
U. S. Post Office, DeKalb, Ill.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Post Office on S.W. corner of First Street & Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, Government, Place, First Street, Lincoln Highway, Economic Development
1st Baptist Church, DeKalb, Ill.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, 329 S. 3rd Street, DeKalb, Religious, Place, Third Street, Religion
Northern Illinois State Normal School. DeKalb.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, DeKalb, Educational, Place, Normal School, Education
The Kaskaskia 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. Peacefully situated in the midst of a dense forest--almost hidden with wild, trailing vines and bushes, is the beautiful KASKASKIA canyon--more charming, if possible, than any other canyon in the Park. What can be more attractive than the combination here of light and shade! The music of athe rippling cascade, the profusion of wild flowers, and the song of forest birds make the place one of enchanting beauty, never to be forgotton., Lasalle, Place, Starved Rock State Park
Greetings from Dixon Ill.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Dixon, Dear Chas - They say 'better late than never' I guess it is the same if we are a little early, as we were with our congratulations last night, but that was Ma's fault. Did you recognize Margaret and Emma(?) they walked out last eve. Margaret wants to know if you knew her. Hugh had retired. All kicking about as usual, hope this will find you the same Love to Emma(?) and the girls. Robt had the cow barn whitewashed today. Had a nice time at the bazzaar tho not much of an affair. Best regards, L.S.B., Sent To: Mr Chas Frost, Lee Centre Ill. "Mrs Brewer 1909" written on face of postcard., Lee, Educational, Government, Place, Education
Whirlpool Rock near Dixon, Ill.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Dixon, Lee, Place
M. E. Church, Hinckley, Ill.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Hinckley, Do you recognize this place?[on front of post card] Dear Vera: We are having a fine time. We went to Little Rock picnic yesterday and saw my friend Altor. Ruth says she will write to you in about 3 wks. maybe. Claire, Sent To: Miss Vera Collier, 22 S. Chestnut St.,Aurora, Ill., DeKalb, Religious, Place, Religion
Samuel Eastham's Buck Wheat and Feed Mill
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Lee Center, Lee Center, Ill. ca. 1910, Lee, Commercial/Business, Industrial, Place, Agriculture, Economic Development
Lodge and Restaurant - Illinois White Pines Forest State Park
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Ogle, Place, Illinois White Pines Forest State Park
Chandler Hospital, Rochelle, Ill.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Rochelle, Mrs Hodges 1914. Dear Emma Letter received thank you for your kind note could not come for I have a coald & the weather is to bad. we both are fealing bad and Frances has to take a part in the exercies hopeing you all have a Merry Cristmas & Happy New Year with love and best wishes to all from Aunty. Sent To: Mrs C.N. Frost, Lee Center, Lee Co, Ill's, Ogle, Medical, Place
'Wash Day,' Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Rockford, Winnebago, People, Camp Grant
Jacob's Ladder, 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. You will be surprised when you visit this historic Park and view the beautiful nature scenes. You will climb the bluffs, and as you pass along the winding wooden Indian paths at this point, you will make some excuse to pause for the privilege of occupying, as it were, a reserved seat for this attractive spectacle of life and beauty, of which this rock, JACOB'S LADDER, upon which you rest, is itself the stage., Lasalle, Place, Starved Rock State Park
Glidden Memorial Hospital, DeKalb, Ill.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, 719 S. First Street, DeKalb, Medical, Place, First Street
DeKalb, Ill. Train Station
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, We are ready to start to see you Helen. Frances, DeKalb, Ill., DeKalb, Commercial/Business, Place, Economic Development