Cast-Iron Table & Chairs

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The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and the adjacent Sid Richardson Hall housing several Universty institutions, including the LBJ School of Public Affairs On the campus of the University of Texas at Austin.

Photography by Bob Cunningham--8

Pub. by: J. Tetirick 300 W. Pershing Rd., K.C., Mo. 64108


Dear Tom,

At some point in my life, I sat at that very cast-iron table & chairs. Maybe you have, too.

Dees

Onyx Chamber

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Mammoth Cave National Park

#17113 Onyx Chamber

Stalactites and stalagmites forming coluns in many shapes crete a subterranean fantasy of cavern artistry. The wet display of shining surfaces are evidence that these formations are still growing.

Photographer - Russ Finley

Mammoth Cave Hotel
www.MammothCaveHotel.com
A FORever Resort - Play • Preserve • Protect™


Dear Peter,

If I didn't send you a cave card in June, here's one in December.

Dees

Galdhøpigg

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JOTUNHEIMEN - NORWAY nr. 308
Galdhøpiggen Norges høgste fjelltopp.
2468 m.o.h.
Mount Galdhøpigg Norway's highest mountain. 2468 mtr. a.s.l.

Enerett: Fotomagasinet, Sogndal i Sogn


Dear Geof & Nancy,

Worth buying the card just for the word "Galdhøpigg."

Dees

Baby Harry

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Birthplace of Harry S. Truman -- May 8, 1884 to December 26, 1972 -- 33rd President of the United States. Located at Lamar, Missouri. Free admission to the public.

Photo by: De Pew

SP-146

© Pub. by Holiday Productions, 817 Booneville St., Springfield, Mo. 65806

dp
Made by Dexter Press Inc.
West Nyack, New York


Dear Jim,

I didn't make it to this particular birthplace, but I was fairly close a few years ago.

Dees

Waikiki Yacht Harbor

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Waikiki Yacht Harbor from the air; seen in the background is the Hilton Hawaiian Village Lagood and several of Waikiki's famous hotels.

B1288

the Continental card of HAWAII

Distributed by Movie Supply of Hawaii, Honolulu


Dear Lynn,

One of these days, I'll make it back here -- been nearly 30 yrs. If I'd known you then, I might have sent this very card -- so here it is, a little late.

Dees

Caf. and Union

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Brody Hall Dormitories
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan

Distributed by Campus Book Store, East Lansing, Michigan

Michigan Card Co., P.O. Box 283, Grand Rapids, Michigan


Dear Geof & Nancy,

[This is the caf. and union for the six dorms around it. Bryan, Emmons, Bailey, Butterfield, Armstrong, & Rather.]

(I can't add anythin to that --)

Dees

Randy Ben

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Huge Fiberglass Bust of BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

Covered with 80,000 copper pennies symbolizing Poor Richard's Adage, "A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned."

Located at 4th & Arch Streets
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Bicentennial Edition

Art Color Card Distributors, Phila., Phone MA7-3773


Dear Tom,

Poor Richard also said: "And as in the dark all Cats are grey, the Pleasure of corporal Enjoyment with an old Woman is at least equal, and frequently superior, every Knack being by Practice capable of Improvement."

Dees

Shawm-Like

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Portsmouth Head Post Office

Philatelic Counter 1982

Portsmouth mechanised letter sorting office serves the PO postcode area.

The City's philatelic counter opened on 24 February 1982.

Published by the Head Postmaster. Portsmouth February 1982. SEPR 21


Dear Jay & Deb,

I understand a shawm was found on the Mary Rose. Maybe.

Dees

Earth

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THE SOLAR SYSTEM

Earth as Seen by Apollo 17

This photograph was taken by Apollo 17 as it traveled toward the Moon. The image extends from the Mediterranean Sea area to the South Polar ice cap; almost the entire coastline of Africa is visible, with the Asian mainland appearing on the horizon toward the northeast. Note the heavy cloud cover in the Southern Hemisphere.

Courtesy NASA

Scientific American
© 2002 Scientific American Inc.
www.sciam.com
Photographs courtesy NASA


Dear Geoff,

Good to hear from you after all these years. Usually I send cards from places I've been & I figure this covers all of them.

Regards,

Dees

The Colorful Mosaic Mural

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The Rainbow Tower beside the lagoon at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. The colorful mosaic mural is the world's tallest.

Photo by: Lee Allison

Published for World Wide Distributors Ltd., Honolulu

Curteichcolor® 3-D Color Repro. (Reg. U.S.A. Pat. Off.)


Dear Ed,

Here's a hotel card -- I probably saw this in 1979, but I'll never know for sure.

Dees

Yellowstone of Yore

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No. 144 New Grand Canyon Hotel-Yellowstone Park

Haynes-Photo

Printed in Germany


Dear Ed,

Built in the early 1910s, burned down in the early 1960s.

And why was this card printed in Germany?

Dees

Malta

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MALTA

Copyright: The A.B.C. Library, Photographic Dept., South Street, Valletta

700/f

Da Fotocolor-Kodak Ektachrome



Dear Geof & Nancy,

What more encouragement do you need to go see Malta?

Dees

Tivoli 1983

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København. Tivoligarden.
Copenhagen. The Tivoli Guard.
Copenhague. Le Garde de Tivoli.

Rudolf Olsen
Kunstforlag A/S.
København, Denmark. Copyright No. 1521


Dear Wendall & Stephanie,

If I'd known you in 1983, I would have sent you a card from Europe that summer -- maybe even one just like this. So here it is, a quarter-century late.

Dees

With Putti!

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Jan van Huysum (Dutch, 1682-1749)
Flowers in an Urn Decorated with Putti, on a Plinth, early 18th century.

Brush with gray and red wash, pen and black ink, and red chalk, on cream laid paper, laid down on cream laid paper, 385 x 299 cm.

Harry B. and Bessie K. Braude Memorial Collection, 1998.112

The Art Institute of Chicago. All Rights Reserved.


[To Jim]

[Drawing of Ann by Ann]

ANN

Self-portrait, Nov 17, 2008

Le Château de Mme de POMPADOUR

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MENARS (Loir-et-Cher)

Le Château de Mme de POMPADOUR
31 -- Cuisine du XVIIIe siècle


Dear Geof & Nancy,

A French fireplace & a black blob of unknown origin. What more can you ask for in a postcard?

Dees

Paw Paw Plastics Laminating Service Inc.

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LET US HAVE PEACE - 1865
Lee's Surrender to Grant

Early American Postcards
From the Paintings of J.L.G. Ferris
© 1972-Paw Paw Plastics Laminating Service Inc.
R. #3, Almena Drive, Paw Paw, Michigan 49079


Dear Jay & Deb,

I wonder what else the Paw Paw Plastics Laminating Service did in terms of historical postcards.

Dees

"Right on the Water"

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SEA CHAMBERS MOTOR LODGE
"Right on the Water"

Boating, water skiing adn fishing for our Guests from our own private landing.

Herman T. Lewis - Owner-Manager
Ogunquit, Maine 03907
Phone 207-646-2603

[Drawing by Ann]

(Ann in the snow)

Biltmore in the Snow

BILTMORE™

Biltmore House in the snow

In the deep of winter, Biltmore House appears mysterious and magnificent, challenging nature's beauty with its own. While peaceful on the exterior, the inside of Biltmore House is alive with activity, as the housekeeping staff commences with annual winter cleaning.

© The Biltmore Company 800-968-0558 www.biltmore.com
One North Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801


Dear Tom,

Thanks for letting me know about Nancy & Jon's baby.

Dees

KL

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The Secretariat Building - Kuala Lumpur


Dear Geof & Nancy,

Here's a card from KL more than 14 years after my most recent visit.

Dees

Rose-bellied Bunting

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San Diego Zoo
Rose-bellied Bunting
Passerina rositae

Photo by Ron Garrison


Dear Sam & Emily,

I heard you are going to have, or have had, more surgery. Good luck with that.

Dees

Schaumburg Village Board of Trustees

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Village of Schaumburg

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Schaumburg, Illinois

The first Schaumburg Village Board of Trustees was sworn in in February 1956. The Village President (Mayor) is elected to a four-year term and presides over a six-member board of trustees.


Dear Layne,

Greetings from the chilly North. We are well. Lilly is about to turn 11. Hard to believe. Ann will be 6 soon, also hard to believe.

Dees

F.G.O. Stuart. 862.

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F.G.O. Stuart. 862.

The Albert Hall.


Dear Ed,

Discovered a cache of cards for 12.5¢ each & I bought 80. Here's a place I saw. In fact I took a walk out of my way just to see the Albert Hall's exterior.

Dees

L'Hôtel de Ville

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971. PARIS - L'Hôtel de Ville

(43) Real-Photo C.A.P. - Paris


Dear Jay & Deb,

Got a lot of cards for 12.5¢ each. Here's one. Expect more. I need to catch up & finish ODOP. Cards w/few words are especially useful for that.

Dees

One of the Finest Specimens of Ancient Carving Extent

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San Jose Second Mission. Built 1718.
San Antonio, Texas

This was the second of several Missions named after St. Joseph, built in 1718 by the Franciscan Monks, and was used in converting the Indians. It was also used as a place of refuge from hostile Indians. The hand carving on the facade of the main entrance is conceded by Experts to be one of the finest specimens of ancient carving extent.

Published by Nic Tengg, San Antonio, Texas. Made in USA


Dear Martha,

There's been landscaping & restoration since this card was published, and urbanization nearby, but it's still worth a visit.

Dees

A Complete Tiger

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The Bahá'i House of Worship, Wilmette, Illinois, dedicated to the unity of God, the unity of His Prophets and the unity of mankind. Famed for its architecture and gardens, as well as its expression of universal religion, this Temple is visited by thousands each year. Open daily.


Dear Lee,

No household...

[Chinese sticker: complete]

[Chinese sticker: tiger]

... is complete w/o Chinese character stickers.

Dees

Things I Find Around the House

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Interior view of Bahá'i House of Worship
Wilmette, Illinois

The Auditorium consists of a central rotunda with nine open bays. It symbolizes the unity of God, the unity of His Prophets and the unity of mankind. Famed for its expression of universal religion, it welcomes to its services persons of all races, nations and creeds.

[Chinese character: peace, harmony]

[Chinese character: body]


Dear Rich & Lisa,

I found some Chinese character stickers around the house. Such is my house.

Dees

Boghosian Raisins

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BOGHOSIAN RAISINS

“When attacking a mountain like Everest or K2, every part of my planning and preparation must be correct. That includes the food I bring. Boghosian Raisins have been in my rations on all my expeditions. Why? …because I need food that is high in carbohydrates…a food that packs and travels well… even more important, a food that tastes great.” • “Believe me, when I’m clinging to rocks at 26,000 feet and have been away from home-cooking for 2 months, munching on sweet, chewy Boghosian Raisins can be a real treat.” • “I’ve taken raisins with me throughout the Himalayas and on expeditions to all seven continents. I’ve learned to carry only what I need… and what I enjoy. Boghosian Raisins continue to be in my food bags.”

Phil Ershler
Professional Guide


Dear Geof & Nancy,

This is what you need on your many travels, Geof. Just thing when you’re slogging through labyrinthine archives.

Dees

ALMONDS

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WITH ALMONDS

[illustration of cereal in spoon, not actual size]


Dear Geof & Nancy,

What better than With Almonds?

Dees

The Last Holy Hill Card

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Holy Hill
Shrine of Mary - Help of Christians

The ROSE WINDOW over the choir loft uses a classic image of Mary to honor her Immaculate Conception. Twelve angels surround her; Adam and Eve are portrayed; the promise of a future Redeemer; and the announcement of his imminent arrival. Located 30 miles northwest of Milwaukee on Highway 167.


Dear Scott & Joan,

A pretty church on a pretty hill, in case you haven't been. Near Milwaukee.

Dees

God is Great, God is Good/He Guards the Neighborhood/Though It's Generally Understood/Not Quite the Way You Would

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Basilica of Holy Hill
Huberus, WI 53033

Outdoor Lourdes Grotto Scene

This church, a national shrine and a historical landmark, was rededicated in 2006 as a minor basilica. It is built 1500 feet above sea level and is under the direction of the Discalced Carmelite Friars.

Photography by Patrick Blasius 2008


Dear Ed,

What's missing from this pic is the sign warning pilgrims that they are under video surveillance.

Dees