Indiana Historical Society - Smith Memorial Library22 boxes.The collection contains postcards of scenes taken in various parts of Indiana, ranging in date from around 1902 to 1986. Most of the cards are from before the 1930s. Subjects depicted on the postcards include aerial views, buildings, events, portraits, street scenes, transportation, water scenes, and other outdoor settings. Those of buildings include banks, churches, courthouses, hospitals, hotels, schools, and more. There are also holiday greetings and postcards related to Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley.Contact InformationCatalog Record
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