Postcards Box 5 | UNI Museum @ Rod Library

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	Catalog #	Name	Description
1	1972.79	Card, greeting	On a card inscribed at the top, "Flowers from the Holy Land for you at this Birthday Season!" Written on reverse side, "With love and prayers, M. G. and Blanche Griebenow." Color: ML
2	1973.19.16	Postcard	Easter postcard, "Easter Greetings". Sparkled cross on cover. Given to Miss Florence Sterling, Cedar Falls, Ia. by M. Heathirs. No date or return address. Color: ML
3	1973.19.20	Postcard	Postcard, 1920. Seven tulips of various colors on front of card. No addresses, dates, or messages on card. Color: ML
4	1973.77	Card, greeting	Christmas. Holy family; Dec. 11, 1973. a. Card. b. Envelope.
5	1974.74.1	Postcard	Watercolor print on front showing 3 birch trees in foreground and a clump of buildings in the background. Printed at upper left is "My Birthday Wish. May all life's pathways be, for you bright and sunny, with skies of blue." Color: ML
6	1974.74.2	Card, greeting	Christmas. On front is the UNI seal and the words "Christmas Greetings". Gold print on heavy cream-white paper.
7	1977.62	Card, greeting	Christmas. a. Card. b. Brown envelope.
8	1978.72	Card, greeting	Christmas. Addressed to, "Ms. Pauline L. Sauer, 610 West 28th Street, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613", dated postmark, "Dec. 18, 1978", 15c stamp, red paper envelope; white paper card with small village scene on front, card reads, "Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas and a world of happiness in the coming year", card signed, "John and Elaine Kamerick", (UNI President) a. Red paper envelope. b. White paper Christmas card. Color: RD,WH
9	1984.6.32	Card, greeting	Die-cut lithographed; in envelope. Contains little poems and a small note.
10	1984.6.35	Card	Printed: Eugene Borah "May many friends complete your joy".
11	1984.6.36	Card	Printed: Eugene Borah "Across your path may sunbeams play". Color: ML
12	1984.6.37	Card	Lithographed, printed "Hope sustain thee ever". Color: ML
13	1984.6.38	Card	Lithographed: Orville G. Brimmer "Only happy hours".
14	1984.6.39	Card	Lithographed Harry E. Borah.
15	1984.6.40	Card	Lithographed Harry E. Borah.
16	1984.6.41	Card	Lithographed; Sammy G. Gould.
17	1984.6.42	Card	Lithographed; Sammy G. Gould.
18	1989.43.538	Postcard	Picture of a girl on the front; says "Birthday Greetings" and has a one cent stamp on it. Color: ML
19	1992.4.10	Card, greeting	Picture card presented to Clarence Rhum by Leora, "With Loving Wishes and Happy Hope." Color: ML
20	1992.4.9	Card, greeting	Color: ML
21	1994.10.25	Postcard	Depicts a man and woman facing each other with a silver horseshoe partially encircling them. The man has dark hair, is wearing a black jacket with tails - a red flower on the lapel; a white shirt, red striped tie, green pants, and black shoes. He is holding a pink rose behind his back. The woman has long dark hair swept up, is wearing a long white dress with long sleeves and a high collar; and brown high button shoes. She is holding a four leaf clover and hanging on to the man's lapels. Two green and gray birds are sitting at the lower center of the horsehoe, a cluster of flowers tied on with a ribbon is near one end of the horseshoe. One flower has fallen to the ground "To my Valentine" is printed in black in the upper left corner. Back has Cedar Falls, Iowa postmark from 10 A. M. February 16, 1909. Postmark resembles United States flag, has a green one cent stamp of Benjamin Franklin. Addressed to "Alice Wynegar, City (c/o F. Wynegar, Main St.). Message reads "from Orwell". Color: ML
22	1994.10.26	Card, greeting	Depicts boy and girl from behind looking at a yellow moon. A branch with pink flowers and green leaves extends over their heads. Boy has arm around girl, girl has her head on his shoulder. Boy has brown hair, is wearing a blue and white plaid shirt with the sleeves rolled up; red suspenders with a yellow fastener; a brown belt; gray pants with two slash back pockets and a white patch on the seat. Girl has braided yellow hair tied with a red ribbon; is wearing a white dress with small pink hearts and larger red hearts on it; red collar, cuffs, and waistband. She is holding a pink rose in her right hand. The two are seated on a round green area. Printed in black under them is "Next to Myself I Like You Best". Two red hearts with a yellow arrow through them are below that. Top border is gold, bottom border is a red stripe with gold beneath it. Sides have a slight wave to their cut. Color: ML
23	1994.10.27	Postcard	Depicts a cartoon image of a young girl looking at a quarter moon. Are also four yellow stars in the sky. Girl has a few yellow curls, showing, wearing red and white hat, white shirt, blue vest, blue plaid skirt, gray shoes with red trim. A green umbrella with a yellow tip is to one side of her. Green tress and a yellow fence are behind her. Artist names, Mabel Luice Attwell is printed in lower right corner. Background is black, then yellow border, border of white with a larger area at bottom then border of white around all. Printed in brown on yellow section "With Heart That's True I'll Wait For You". Color: ML
24	1994.10.28	Postcard	Depicts five elves on rollerskates. One has fallen down on another and the others are watching. They are all wearing red pointed hats; three have green shirts and red pants, two have red shirts and green pants. One is wearing a red and green scarf. "Glaedelig Jull" is printed in red in the upper left corner. Vague imprints of a postmark are on the upper right side. The stamp has been removed from the back. It is addressed to "Miss Alice Wynegar, Main Street, Cedar Falls, Iowa, U. S. A." The message written in black reads "Dear Alice: A Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year from your old friend, Eva." Near bottom in different handwriting "Gulbergsgade 127 Copenhagen." In blue ink after the name Eva Johnson whose grandparents lived 12th & Washington. The postmark is "KJOBENRA-- 3.12.17.9-10" Color: ML
25	1994.10.29	Postcard	Purple border. On right side embossed into paper are flowers, an egg, a bird, and the words "Best Easter Wishes. The words, flower center and stems and the bird are gold. Printed in purple on the left side "The world itself keeps Easter day. And Easter larks are singing; And Easter flow'rs are blooming gay. And Easter bells are ringing." Back has places specified for correspondence, address, and a stamp. Color: PR
26	1996.22.28	Postcard	"Dear Little Parman". 1 year. There is a poem following the intoduction, and is concluded by "Lovingly Yours, Mrs. Carl Atkins - Cradle Roll Department Superintendent." One child, one candle, and a bed are pictured at the top of the card. The top of the card has a blue background while the rest of the card has a white background. The upper right hand corner on the back has a Franklin one cent stamp upside down. It is stamped "Hazen, Jan. 14, 1931- N. Dakota." Addressed to "Miss Parman Johnson." Color: WH,BL,RD,GR
27	1996.22.29	Postcard	"Dear Little Lois - 4 years". There is a poem following the intoduction and is concluded by "Lovingly Yours, Mrs. Earl Atkins - Cradle Roll Department Superintendent." Children and roses are pictured at the top. Candles are to the right of the poem. On the back is a 1 cent stamp of Franklin in the upper right corner. There is writing in blue print and it is addressed to Miss Lois Johnson. Color: WH,RD,BR,BL
28	1996.22.30	Postcard	"Best Wishes.". Shows white walls and gates, which are open. Many roses are sitting on the right wall and some are leading in a path towards the bottom of the card. A letter is written on the back of the card and is addressed to Mr. Albert Reed, Oskaloosa, Iowa. It is written in pencil. A Washington 1 cent stamp is pasted sideways on the upper right hand corner of the back. 10c written in upper right corner of back. Stamped Richmond, Iowa, May 12, 1916, 8:00 p.m. 10c written in upper right corner of back. Color: WH,RD,GR
29	1996.22.31	Postcard	"Best Wishes." Off-white background with 3 purple flowers in the center of the card. The impression of each flower is pressed into the card. Small flowers are pressed into each corner of the front. However, the flowers in the corners have no color. There is gold trim along the outside of the card. The back of the postcard is stamped and has a Franklin one cent stamp on the upper right hand corner. Letter and address are on back. 1.00 written in upper right hand corner of back. Stamped Ottumwa, Iowa - Dec. 28, 1909 at 5:30 P.M. Color: TN,PR,GR,GD
30	1996.22.32	Postcard	"Thanksgiving Day Greetings - I welcome this good season of mellow fruitfulness as just one more occasion to wish you happiness." Front of card shows a pink house at night. On the house property there are trees and a white picket fence. Outside of the picture of the house are autumn leaves of red, yellow, and green. The border of the front is a trim of gold. Was not mailed. 1.00 written on the back upper right hand corner. Color: WH,BK,GD,RD
31	1996.22.33	Postcard	"Sincerest Wishes for years and years of happiness - Happy Birthday." Front of the card shows a boy with black hair holding a brown flower pot with flowers in the pot. The boy is wearing brown boots with white shorts and stripes down the side. He is also wearing a blue jacket and a white shirt with a red bow. Color: WH,BL,GD
32	1996.22.34	Postcard	"Birthday Greetings." Front of card has one rose imprinted into the card. Stem of flower is green while the rest of the flower is pink. The flower is encircled by a trim of gold. "Birthday Greetings" is written at the bottom of the front. The back of the card is posted and marked, but there is no stamp. Addressed "Mrs. Rufus Jennison - Melrose, Iowa." 1.00 written in the upper right hand corner. Color: PK,GR,WH,TN
33	1996.22.36	Postcard	"Greeting Sincere." Front of card has two horses and their riders hunting. Two dogs are with them and the rider in the middle of the picture has an aristocratic hunting outfit on. The front of the card is different shades blue with some white, There is a vine growing on the G in "greeting." On the back the card is addressed to "Mrs. P. Jennison - Melrose, Iowa" but there is no stamp. 25c written in pencil in upper right hand corner. Color: BL,WH
34	1996.22.37	Postcard	"A Merry Christmas." Card is mostly white with a green fireplace at the bottom of the card. A fire is burning in the fireplace and the pillars are white. Two cats are in front of the fireplace, and one is playing with a red ball. A red and green lamp is at the top of the card. 15c is written in pencil on the back side. Color: WH,GR,RD
35	1996.22.38	Postcard	"Best Christmas Wishes." White background on the front with rectagular picture of a house in a winter envrironment. The house is covered with snow and has rail fences in front of the yard and trees in the background. A holly leaf and a red badge with bells are also on the front. On the back of the postcard there is scribbling on the right side and cursive writing on the left side in pencil. "Albert Reed from Kenneth." 10c is written in pencil on the back side. Color: WH,BL,RD,GR
36	1996.22.39	Postcard	"A Merry Christmas" is printed on white fabric with a white background. There are holly leaves and holly berries that surround a brown wishbone. The wishbone is tied at the top with blue string which extends to the bottom of the card. On the back of the card is written "Grandma Jennison from Merle." 25c written in pencil in upper right hand corner of back side. Color: WH,GR,RD,BL
37	1996.22.40	Card, Valentine	"To My Valentine". Valentine with charms so sweet, I lay this at your feet." A young girl is sitting on a rock with her arms rested on her knees and her chin resting on her hands. She has dark hair and blue eyes and seems very sad. Two white birds are seen flying on each side of her and the top of the card is trimmed with gold stars. The background is blue and the card is a pop-up. "Olive 1917 from Helen" is written on the back. Color: WH,BL,GD
38	1996.31.1	Postcard	Photo of six women wearing winter coats and hats posing in front of a building. Building looks to be a house or dorm. Porch is to the far left while the women are posing in front of two windows along the side of the building. Woman on the rar right is wearing a large hat while three women are wearing coats that are at least partially fur. Back side of postcard has no writing. Color: BK,WH
39	2009.18.16	Card, report	Best Wishes greeting card with pink and green flowers. Back reads: "Best wishes of your teacher, Mrs. Mabel Crandell. Franciel Craft June 21, 1912"
40	2021-1-112	Christmas Card	Christmas card with Mary holding baby Jesus with three wise men on cover, purple and blue blended background with some holly and white flowers. "A Christmas Prayer" is on cover. Inside card reads: "The best of wishes Words can say:'God Bless you all this Christmas Day'" signed by Tom Elfie & family. Made by Forget Me Not Greeting Cards.
41	2021-1-113	Christmas Card	Christmas Card with an angel holding a star above baby Jesus with a cow and lamb nearby. Background color is blue and pink blended. "Christmas Joy" is on the front, inside reads: "May Christmas blessings be many May your heart be warm with cheer May the Christ Child ever guard you Through the coming glad New Year." Signed by Thomas Gibney Jr. Company is T Bros.
42	2021-1-115	Christmas Card	Three people gatherd around a lit lantern, holding a piece of paper and singing. Card is made of pink shiny paper. Inside card reads "Remembering you at Christmas with many kind thoughts for a very happy New Year" From Doris, Elaine and Laverna Schmidt.
43	2021-1-116	Christmas Card	A snowy scene with a man and woman walking outside in front of a house. "A Merry Yuletide" is on cover, inside reads: "Here are Merry Christmas wishes May the next year too Hold heapsof joy and gladness And happy days for you" signed Junior, Bob & Betyan
44	2021-1-117	Christmas Card	A door opened to a warm interior with Christmas tree, pointsettas and snow on outside of house on cover, "Greetings" in top right hand corner. Inside reads: "'Heap on more wood! The wind is chill but let it whistle as it will we'll keep our Christmas merry still.' -Sir walter Scott, next page reads: "Christmas Cheer and every Good Wish for the New Year" to Mrs. Schulte from Helen Ballard. Brand is Grinnell.
45	2021-1-118	Christmas Card	Cover shows a warm interior with a lit fireplace, two chairs with presents on them, and a grandfather clock. Inside reads: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." Luke 2:14. Next page reads: "A Merry Christmas Greeting And may this season spread its joy -- and peace and gladness Throughout the year ahead!" From Mr. + Mrs Harold Grimm + Family.
46	2021-1-119	Christmas Card	Cover is red and white plaid background with a snowy blue door lit by a lantern, "Greetings at Christmas". Inside reads: "Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! Wishes well-worth-while repeating When they carry to your doorway Such a warm and cheery greeting!" from Mr and Mrs J A Ballard + Family.
47	2021-1-120	Christmas Card	Cover is red and white plaid with three silver bells and holly. Merry Christmas in red. Inside reads: "May cheer and happiness unite To make your Christmas glad and bright" From Betyan & Bob Terry Waychop
48	2021-1-121	Christmas Card	Blue background with purple colored hollies and Greetings in middle of cover. Inside reads: "A lot of happy thoughts of you Are always in my heart - And in this friendly wish for you Each one is Taking Part! Merry Christmas!" From Mr + Mrs Otto Melsa, David + Larry.
49	2021-1-122	Christmas Card	Printed holly with red and blue ink, merry christmas in top right corner. Inside says: "A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year" From Mr. Sedlak, high school teacher from Walford.
50	2021-1-123	Christmas Card	A lit candle that is made from gold paper. Christmas Greetings is on front cover. Inside reads: "Wishing you all the joys of a Merry Christmas and a bright New Year. From Ward Harper, 7th + 8th grade teacher Walford School.