Summary
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1190
- Creators:
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- Dates:
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mid-20th century
- Languages:
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- Physical Description:
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0.25 Cubic feet
1 box, 371 items
- Repository:
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This is a small group of picture postcards.
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
This collection of postcards consists primarily of birth announcements and birth congratulations, birthday greetings, and Valentine's Day cards. Also included are July 4th and Memorial Day greetings, postcards featuring George Washington and a group of Norwegian scenes. The postcards were manufactured in the United States, Germany and Norway; the texts are in English, with the exception of the Norwegian cards. The cards are printed in color, with the exception of the Norwegian cards.
Arrangement
Arrangement
The postcards are arranged by type and subject matter as follows: birth announcements, birth congratulations, birthday greetings, friendship and good wishes, various holiday cards, Memorial Day and 4th of July, George Washington, and Norwegian scenes.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisiton
Donated by Darrell L. Bertness to the Archives Center in 2009.
Processing Information
Processed by Anne Jones (volunteer), 2010
Using the Collection
Restrictions on Access
UNPROCESSED COLLECTION.
Restrictions on Access
Collection is open for research and access on site by appointment. Unprotected photographs must be handled with gloves.
Preferred Citation
Darrell L. Bertness Postcard Collection, mid-20th century, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Keywords
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
P.O. Box 37012
Suite 1100, MRC 601
Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
archivescenter@si.edu
