Curated blog of quirky, interesting messages from real vintage and wartime postcards, including many sent by soldiers and sailors during World War II.
“A Merry Christmas to your very good self from your very good friends.”
I have been looking for a invitation to that dance for a long time[.] it is coming off [.] Hurry up[.] I want to dance some -?- had
R.F.D.
This short message is one of my favorites. It’s early 1932. Herbert Hoover was president, Duke Ellington would write “Don’t Mean A Thing, If it Ain’t Got That Swing,” and Anne had seen hide nor hair of her boss.
There are so many questions left unanswered. How long had she been in Olympia waiting? Why was she expecting to meet her boss? What line of work was she in? The concise language and the fact that she’s “still waiting” tell me there’s an interesting story behind this card.
Hello There,
Well, I’m still here & haven’t seen my boss yet. Will write to-morrow.
Love – Anne
Front: New Governor Hotel, Olympia Wash.
I wonder if this soldier is writing to his mother or his wife. Either way, I hope the show was enjoyable, and that he made it home to see her in Tennessee.
Friday Night(Saturday)Dearest,
It surely is a [fine?] nite out here but I managed to get to the show O.K. Things are running as usual, still on the job. hope you are still O.K. I’ll write a letter soon.
Lots of Love
Buddy
Postmark: Aug 16, 1945 – Wheelerville, PA—-?—- Came back home and the war is over.
From the Kupp’s
Postmark: Sep 8, 1910 – Wilmington, Delware“Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument, Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware.”
I guess you remember this.
Lost Greetings 