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Robert A. Seal postcard collection

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Seal

Scope and Contents

Collection of family and travel postcards donated by Robert A. Seal.

The family postcards, sent to and collected by Lewis W. Baker (1886-1971) of Canton, OH, date from 1906-1913 and many include messages from family and friends written on the back. The fronts of the postcards feature images of towns and cities from across Ohio as well as locales from the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic region, and Europe.

The travel postcards, collected by George Rosca (1926-2013), also of Canton, OH, date to ca. 1950-1970. The majority of these cards depict Hawaii and Hawaiian travel and tourism from the mid-century with some additional cards featuring other travel destinations such as Florida.

Dates

  • Creation: approximately 1906-1967

Creator

Langauge

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This material is unprocessed and is available by appointment only. Please contact reference@newberry.org at least 5 business days in advance to request an appointment.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (1 box)

Abstract

Includes about 200 family postcards, sent to and collected by Lewis W. Baker (1886-1971) of Canton, OH and 230 travel postcards, collected by George Rosca (1926-2013), also of Canton, OH.

Location

B 22A 2

Title
Robert A. Seal postcard collection, approximately 1906-1967
Status
Unprocessed
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository

Contact:
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