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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.

New Methodist Episcopal Church, DeKalb, Illinois
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, N.W. corner of Oak and 4th Streets, DeKalb, Fourth Street
Rustic Bridge - Illinois White Pines Forest State Park
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Ogle, Place, Illinois White Pines Forest State Park
'National Army Engineers'--Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Rockford, Winnebago, Government, Equipment, People, Camp Grant
Ellwood School, DeKalb, IL
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Ellwood School, 720 N Eleventh St., Jan. 14, 1921; Jennie Lahti, Best Wishes of Bena Peterson., DeKalb, Educational, Place, Ellwood School, Eleventh Street, Education
Lee Center Public School Nov. 9 - 1923.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Lee Center, Lee Center, Ill. "Maude". Photo almost identical to next image., Lee, Educational, People, Place, Education
Looking West on Alt. 30 DeKalb, Ill.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, The long building on right is Nehring Electrical Works Plant, 509 E. Lincoln, the VFW at 558 1/2 E. Lincoln., DeKalb, Commercial/Business, Place, Lincoln Highway, Economic Development
Interior Cong'l Church, Lee Center, Children's Day 1912
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Lee Center, Maude, Lee, Religious, Place, Religion
Untitled
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Lee Center, Lee Center, Ill. ca. 1910. cornfield, Lee, Place, Agriculture
St. Louis 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. New wonders unfold themselves at every turn in this historic Park. The scenes in the ST. LOUIS canyon are most fascinating, for everywhere here one beholds 'the fragments of an earlier world', which gives to this delightful scenery an added charm. Our State Park commission has made no mistake in reserving this property as a recreation ground for the tourist., Lasalle, Place, Starved Rock State Park
Memorial Bridge Showing High School and the New Armory, Dixon, Ill.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Dixon, Drove across this Fri, Lots of dirt and wind[from front of card]. Have you moved yet? Have not heard since my wrapper letter. Were you insulted? Claude has sold his farm and moved back to town. Bought along the highway, north of the 'Q' railroad, All well here. Did you know Aunt Rena (Mrs Geo Brewer) was dead? Must go to work. Bye - M.C.D. Amboy Ill. Sent To: Mrs Peter Karadas, 728 N 6th St., DeKalb Ill, Lee, Educational, Place, Education
Kishwaukee Country Club, DeKalb, Illinois
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, DeKalb, Place, Entertainment
Road to Woodside Cemetery, Lee Center
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Lee Center, Lee, People, Place
State Normal School, De Kalb, Ill.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Dear Vera, School is going the same as usual. We are getting ready for thanksgiving and Xmas. I suppose you girls will be home Xmas. The Farmers Inst. will be here in about three weeks then the Treble Clef will make their first appearance at Normal. I suppose you have heard they are to give the Messiah here this winter. [?] Madrigal and orchestra I am playing with the orchestra. Give my love to Hazel. Tell her the juniors and seniors are playing Basketball to morrow. With love Zola, Sent To Miss Vera Wiswall, Oberlin, Ohio, Dascomb Cottage. [Zola Cheney was the Assistant in the Music Department], DeKalb, Educational, Place, Normal School, Education
Street View Lee Center
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Lee Center, Lee, Residential, Place
The Wishing Well - Illinois White Pines Forest State Park
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Ogle, Place, Illinois White Pines Forest State Park
Stone Quarry, Lee Center,
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Lee Center, Lee, People
Untitled
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Lee Center, Lee Center, Ill. ca. 1910, Lee, Industrial, People, Place, Agriculture
Interior View of Haish Auditorium, DeKalb, Illinois
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Sent To Miss Fisher, c/o Fisher's Bakery, Aurora, Ills; Haish Auditorium, 117 N. 3rd St., DeKalb, Place, Entertainment
Greetings from Earlville, Ill.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Earlville, Thanks for the buttons. Tho I looked in vain for a word with them, you will see by the card we have been to Earlville. Went over there Sat - Mar 28 to a hobby show. Very good little show. Claude and family did their moving that day. Snowed or rained all day. Sleepy now so bye. M.C.D. Sent To: Mrs Peter Karadas, 728 N. 6th Street, DeKalb Ill, LaSalle, Place, Agriculture
Main St. Lee Center Ill
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Lee Center, Lee, Commercial/Business, Residential, Place, Main Street, Economic Development
Untitled
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Lee Center, Lee Center, Ill. ca. 1910, Lee, People, Place, Agriculture
Scene in 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. Certain localities, like certain people, please us at first sight. Sometimes we cannot tell exactly why this is. The fact remains, however, they please us. The ILLINOIS canyon is such a palce; the scene itself is beautiful, yet we enjoy the walk, the murmur of the cascade, the rippling water in the little brook, the wild flowers beneath our feet, the echo of forest songsters all so restful. Just alone with Nature!, Lasalle, Place, Starved Rock State Park
Tudor Club, De Kalb, Ill.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Dear 'Pickles': Will you send this to your sister Caroline. It is where she roomed and I knew she would enjoy it. How are you and who's 'It' now - are you still determined not to marry a Dr.? Give Miss Buren(?) my undying Rs. ever. M. R. B. Sent To Miss Margaret Linehan (?) Lake Geneva, Wis. Lakeside; Tudor Club located at 305 Augusta, 1903-1910. Known as Rickard Club 1912-1923., DeKalb, Residential, Place
Drilling Well for Haskel Lodge I.O.O.F 1004, Lee Center, Ill, Feb 20, 1913
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Lee Center, Dear Mae, We look all day yesterday for you folks. How are you all eney way. Mama wont feel very good. Hattie. Sent To: Mrs. Sam. Dishang, Amboy Ill, Rout 2, Lee, Industrial, Residential, People, Place, Economic Development
View from Assembly Park, Dixon, Ill.
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, Dixon, Lee, Place, Entertainment