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Inventory of the International Postcard Collection, ca. 1900-1982 and undated

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Descriptive Summary

Title
International Postcard Collection, ca. 1900-1982 and undated
Creator
Yoder, J. Russell
Extent
19.00 Linear Feet
circa 24,500 Items
Repository
Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library, Duke University
Language
English.
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Administrative Information

Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
However, patrons must sign the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibility and Privacy Rights form before using this collection.
Also, all or portions of this collection may be housed off-site in Duke University's Library Service Center. Consequently, there may be a 24-hour delay in obtaining these materials.
Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library to use this collection.
Use Restrictions
The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to Duke University. For more information, consult the copyright section of the Regulations and Procedures of the Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], International Postcard Collection, Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library, Duke University.
Provenance
The International Postcard Collection was received by the Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library from J. Russell Yoder as a gift in 1996 and 2000.
Processing Information
Processed by Paula Jeannet and Ruth E. Bryan
Completed September 19, 1996 and December 1, 2000
Encoded by Ruth E. Bryan and Ann Langford
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.
            

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Biographical Note

Mr. Yoder is a postcard collector and Duke University alumnus (class of 1938).

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Collection Overview

International collection of picture postcards (6500 items, ca. 1900-1982), almost all of which date from 1920 or earlier. Arranged by country and filed in 28 albums. Almost all European countries are represented, and there are many rare postcards from Russia. (96-0135) (7 lf)
The addition to this collection (18000 items, from ca. 1900-1950) also is international in scope, but focuses on the United States. The collection comprises fifty, three-ring binders that hold picture postcards in pocketed mylar sleeves. About two-thirds of the cards show scenes in the United States, including all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico; state capitols; worlds fairs; and other tourist destinations. Thirteen of the fifty binders document Atlantic City, N.J., and are subdivided by the images shown, including boardwalks, beaches, and hotels. The rest of the collection comprises postcards from other countries, including Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands. Asia, Africa, Latin America, and North America are also represented. A small group of postcards depicts costumes from around the world. (00-422) (12 lf)
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Subject Headings

These are searchable subject entries for this collection. Performing a search on these subjects in the Duke University Libraries online catalog will bring up other related research materials.
  • Postcards--History.
  • Postcards--Europe.
  • Postcards--United States.
  • Postcards--Russia (Federation)
  • Postcards--Collectors and collecting.
  • Postcards--Washington (D.C.)
  • Postcards--Puerto Rico.
  • Postcards--New Jersey--Atlantic City.
  • Postcards--Africa.
  • Postcards--North America.
  • Postcards--Central America.
  • Capitols.
  • Ethnic costume.
  • Russia (Federation)--Pictorial works.
  • Europe--Pictorial works.
  • United States--Pictorial works.
  • Atlantic City (N.J.)--Pictorial works.
  • Washington (D.C.)--Pictorial works.
  • Puerto Rico--Pictorial works.
  • Africa--Pictorial works.
  • North America--Pictorial works.
  • Central America--Pictorial works.
  • Postcards.
  • Postcard albums.
List of Series in Collection
Accession 96-0135
Accession 2000-0422
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Preliminary Description of Unprocessed Collection

Accession 96-0135

Box 1
Africa I and II
Box 2
Africa III and Andorra, Liechtenstein, Malta, Monte Carlo, San Marino, Vatican, Gibraltar, Fiume
Box 3
South-East Asia and Asia
Box 4
Austria, Hungary and Balkan
Box 5
Benelux and Caribbean
Box 6
Central American and China, Japan
Box 7
Northern Europe and Central Europe
Box 8
France and Germany
Box 9
Great Britain and Italy I
Box 10
Italy II and London, Paris
Box 11
Near East and North America
Box 12
Pacific and Scandinavia
Box 13
Schweiz (Switzerland) and South America
Box 14
South America II and Spain, Portugal

Accession 2000-0422

Note: All boxes are oversize.
Box 1
United States, AL-CO
United States, CT-IA
Box 2
United States, KS-MA
United States, MI-NH
Box 3
United States, NJ-OH
United States, OK-VA; includes Puerto Rico
Box 4
United States, VT-WY, DC
United States, 1900-1906,UND/BK, AL-CT
Box 5
United States, 1900-1906,UND/BK, DE-KY
United States, 1900-1906,UND/BK, LA-MT
Box 6
United States, 1900-1906,UND/BK, NE-ND
United States, 1900-1906,UND/BK, OH-UT
Box 7
United States, 1900-1906,UND/BK, UT-WY, DC
New York, UND/BK, 1900-1906
Box 8
Asia, UND/BK; includes Near East, 1900-1906
Africa, UND/BK, 1900-1906
Box 9
New York City
New York City, UND/BK
Box 10
New York
Costumes
Box 11
Expo [Various World Fairs]
Box 12
North America, UND/BK; includes Central America, 1900-1906
Europe 1, UND/BK, 1900-1906, B-F
Box 13
Europe 2, G-M
Europe 3, UND/BK, 1900-1906,N-S
Box 14
Europe 4, UND/BK, 1900-1906,S-Y
Europe, UND/BK, 1900-1906,Austria
Box 15
Europe, UND/BK, 1900-1906,France
Europe, UND/BK, 1900-1906,Germany 1, A-F
Box 16
Europe, UND/BK, 1900-1906,Germany 2
Europe, UND/BK, 1900-1906,Germany 3
Box 17
Europe, UND/BK, 1900-1906,Italy 1
Europe, UND/BK, 1900-1906,Italy 2
Box 18
Europe, UND/BK, 1900-1906,Spain
Europe, UND/BK, 1900-1906,Netherlands
Box 19
Atlantic City, 1, Greetings
Atlantic City, 2, Boardwalk
Atlantic City, 3, Beach
Atlantic City, 4, Streets-Restaurants
Box 20
Atlantic City, 5, Piers
Atlantic City, 6, Hotels
Atlantic City, 7, Hotels
Atlantic City, 8, Hotels
Box 21
Atlantic City, 9, Hotels
Atlantic City, 9a, Elephant-Sand Artists-Night Scenes-Inlet
Atlantic City, 10, Buildings, Misc.
Atlantic City, 11, Modern A.C.
Box 22
Atlantic City, 12, Booklets
Capitols, DC
Capitols, AL-MD
Capitols, MA-OR
Box 23
Capitols, PA-WY
Atlantic City, UND/BK
Box 24
South America, UND/BK; includes Caribbean 1900-1906