Va Postcard Album

Author : Faith Mitchell
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN 13 : 1496843207
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Emma's Postcard Album written by Faith Mitchell and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2022-12-21 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BCALA 2023 Outstanding Contribution to Publishing Citation Award winner The turn of the twentieth century was an extraordinarily difficult period for African Americans, a time of unchecked lynchings, mob attacks, and rampant Jim Crow segregation. During these bleak years, Emma Crawford, a young African American woman living in Pennsylvania, corresponded by postcard with friends and family members and collected the cards she received from all over the country. Her album—spanning from 1906 to 1910 and analyzed in Emma's Postcard Album—becomes an entry point into a deeply textured understanding of the nuances and complexities of African American lives and the survival strategies that enabled people “to make a way from no way.” As snippets of lived experience, eye-catching visual images, and reflections of historical moments, the cards in the collection become sources for understanding not only African American life, but also broader American history and culture. In Emma's Postcard Album, Faith Mitchell innovatively places the contents of this postcard collection into specific historic and biographical contexts and provides a new interpretation of postcards as life writings, a much-neglected aspect of scholarship. Through these techniques, a riveting world that is far too little known is revealed, and new insights are gained into the perspectives and experience of African Americans. Capping off these contributions, the text is a visual feast, illustrated with arresting images from the Golden Age of postcards as well as newspaper clippings and other archival material.

Author : Carl Howell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781941953679
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Kentucky's 120 Counties written by Carl Howell and published by . This book was released on 2018-09 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kentucky's 120 Counties: A Postcard Album (1900-1925) gives viewers a front-row seat into the past that enables them to see, for the first time, people, places, and events during a remarkable period in the state's history. Patrons purchased postcards at local drugstores, dry goods establishments, and country stores to catch a glimpse of their hometowns in postcard format. Postcards also portrayed neighboring communities, rural scenes, and people engaging in both work and play. In a time before photojournalism, postcards provided something that newspapers of the time could not; postcards put a face on the news and on the world itself.A 1908 postcard of William Jennings Bryan speaking in Lebanon, Kentucky, sold like hotcakes. In Leitchfield, a local photographer took his camera to the Grayson County Fair and leaned over the rail to capture an electrifying image of a jockey on his horse, barreling down the track with a whip between his teeth.Such spectacular moments and glimpses of everyday life form the heart of this book. Some images provide the only visual records of early communities and their railroad depots, grist mills, country stores, and churches. Other photos depict anglers fishing for "green bass" in Kinniconick, grandiose hotels erected beside rural springs, a man hunting quail in Salem, and converts being baptized in the flood waters of the Ohio River.This book is a panoramic view of the Bluegrass State and America in the early 1900s. Look into the lives and the eyes of the people, and you might just see your own hopes, dreams, failures, and successes come into focus.

Author : Gabriel Scott
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Vintage Postcard Album Collecting written by Gabriel Scott and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the Timeless Charm of Vintage Postcards! Dive into the fascinating world of vintage postcard collecting with Gabriel Scott's meticulously crafted guide, "Vintage Postcard Album Collecting." Whether you're a seasoned collector or a newcomer to the hobby, this book is your passport to a captivating journey through history. In this beautifully illustrated paperback, Gabriel Scott shares his passion for vintage postcards and offers expert advice on how to start and grow your own collection. From iconic landmarks to quaint countryside scenes, each postcard is a window into a bygone era, transporting you to distant places and evoking nostalgic memories. What You'll Find Inside: Essential Tips: Learn insider secrets for finding, evaluating, and preserving vintage postcards. Discover how to distinguish valuable cards from common ones and avoid common pitfalls in the collecting process. Inspiring Collections: Be inspired by stunning examples of vintage postcard albums, curated by collectors from around the world. Explore themes ranging from travel and architecture to holidays and fashion. Practical Guidance: Get practical advice on organizing and displaying your collection, whether you're a casual enthusiast or a serious connoisseur. Discover creative ways to showcase your postcards and share your passion with others. Historical Insights: Gain a deeper understanding of the cultural and historical significance of vintage postcards. Explore how postcards have evolved over time and shaped our perceptions of the past. Why Choose "Vintage Postcard Album Collecting"? Gabriel Scott's expertise and enthusiasm shine through on every page, making this book a must-have for anyone interested in vintage ephemera. Whether you're drawn to the beauty of old postcards or fascinated by their historical context, this guide will enrich your collecting journey and bring new joy to your life. Uncover the Hidden Gems of the Past - Order Your Copy Today!

Author : Reece Franklin
Publisher : Random House (UK)
ISBN 13 : 9780712629713
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book V&a Postcard Album written by Reece Franklin and published by Random House (UK). This book was released on 1989-08 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Nelson Harris
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439629196
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Roanoke in Vintage Postcards written by Nelson Harris and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2002-09-18 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Officially chartered in 1882, Roanoke is nestled among the Blue Ridge Mountains and is often referred to as the "Star City of the South." The history of this remarkable community is captured here through the images of the picture postcard. With the construction of each new bank, school, bridge, and church, the postcard became a convenient way to promote and celebrate the achievement; now, these images preserve a collective record of Roanoke's heritage. See how the area looked in the early 1900s, with its dirt streets, trolley tracks, horse-drawn wagons, and Model Ts. Postcards of succeeding decades frame the growth of Roanoke from a railroad town to the center of commerce and industry in Southwestern Virginia.

Author : Albert L. Feldstein
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 78 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Feldstein's Historic Postcard Album of Garrett County written by Albert L. Feldstein and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Nelson Harris
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439629900
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Salem and Roanoke County in Vintage Postcards written by Nelson Harris and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2005-08-17 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1800, James Simpson, a Botetourt County landowner, purchased 31 acres of land for $100 and dedicated half of the purchase to plotting a new town. The Town of Salem was officially established when Simpson recorded his ownership at Fincastle Courthouse in October 1802, and it later became the government seat when Roanoke County was carved from Botetourt County in 1838. Today, Salem is an independent city, boasting a rich tradition of educational, commercial, and residential success. Roanoke County, like Salem, has emerged from its agrarian past to become a suburban county that embraces the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, as well as the strength and success of corporate centers and residential communities.

Author : Nan DeVincent-Hayes
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439627800
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rehoboth Beach in Vintage Postcards written by Nan DeVincent-Hayes and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2002-05-15 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rehoboth Beach is heralded as the "nation's summer capital." Located along the Atlantic Coast within 100 miles of Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Philadelphia, Delaware's treasured resort has provided millions of tourists with unforgettable memories along its mile-long boardwalk and white, sandy beach. Vintage postcards and photographs will allow readers to experience the thrill of this renowned beach and see why many have made Rehoboth their choice for vacations, holidays, and getaways time and time again-and why some call it home year-round. This photo album features then-and-now scenes of the beach, documents the rise of other attractions surrounding the area, pays homage to storms that shook the seacoast, and showcases some of the people, festivals, hotels, and motels that make this a special place to visit.

Author : Albert L. Feldstein
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Feldstein's Historic Postcard Album of Washington County written by Albert L. Feldstein and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Rosamond B. Vaule
Publisher : David R. Godine Publisher
ISBN 13 : 9781567922509
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book As We Were written by Rosamond B. Vaule and published by David R. Godine Publisher. This book was released on 2004 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, no one seriously doubts the value, both aesthetic and historic, of the ubiquitous American photographic postcard. This was the medium that really brought photography to the masses; these cards were affordable, they were topical, and they could be sent for a penny anywhere in the country. The variety of imagery, much of it developed anonymously in small studios, much of it taken by inspired amateurs (these were the days when anyone could, and many folks did, own a camera) displays America in all its variety and vitality. Most postcards were mass produced and printed in ink by the collotype or halftone process. But a few were original photographic prints, exposed directly from glass plates or film negatives. Known as real photos these were real photographs, aristocrats of the genre and spectacular examples of vernacular photography. In this charming and scholarly book, Vaule selects the best of them, from all over the country, addressing their social and historical contexts, explaining the mysteries of their manufacture and dissemination, and describing the characteristics and identities of their makers, many of whose names and studios are listed in the book. But without doubt, it is the images themselves that still hold us: storefronts and townships, frisky children and sober adults, air ships and barn raisings. Over one hundred are reproduced here, each in fine-line duotone, each as fascinating and compelling today as when first fixed on paper.