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Collection Overview

This collection contains approximately 424 vintage, contemporary, and lithographic postcards and a tintype. Most are addressed to members of the Duby family of 6 Larnard St., Potsdam. Some are unused. Many are seasonal greetings such as Christmas, Easter, New Year's. A few are advertisements for local businesses. A small number are photo postcards including one labeled "Robert McGill." The cards are in no particular order and postmarks range from 1908-1957. About 75-80% of the collection is postmarked and/or dated and contain messages of all kinds. The tintype is of an unidentified male.

Collection Number: 2021.019

Collection Length: .65 linear ft

Collection Start Year: 1908

Collection End Year: 1957

Finding Aid: Duby Family Postcard Collection fa (69 KB)