European Postcards Album, circa 1910s-1920s

Overview of the Collection

Title
European Postcards Album
Dates
circa 1910s-1920s (inclusive)
Quantity
.25 Linear feet of shelf space, (1 album), (359 images)
Collection Number
PC 74 (collection)
Summary
A photo album containing 359 commercially produced postcards from various European locations, created circa the 1910-1930.
Repository
Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions

This collection is open and available for research use.

Languages
Belgian, Dutch, English, German, Portuguese, and Spanish

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The album contains 359 commercially produced postcards. They date from Europe circa the 1910s and 1920s, covering a variety of locations. The majority of the postcards are external images of historic buildings. Countries depicted include Belgium, British Isles, Germany (with some Austria and Switzerland), Netherlands, Portugal, Spain.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions may apply.

Preferred Citation

European Postcards Album, circa 1910s-1920s (PC 74)

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

The album is retained in its original order and binding. The countries appear to be organized alphabetically, with some exceptions, but no further order is apparent.

Acquisition Information

This album was donated to the Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC) by Glenn Petry in May, 1989.

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Subject Terms

  • Postcards -- Europe.

Geographical Names

  • Europe -- Photographs.

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Petry, Glenn. (creator)