Historic Postcards

Happy New Year!

A collection of postcards celebrating the New Year. From the Ben Maxwell historic postcard collection at the Salem Public Library. Learn More

Merry Christmas!

Santas weren’t always wearing red outfits. These early historic postcards featured Santa in green and blue outfits too. From the Ben Maxwell historic postcard collection at the Salem Public Library. Learn More

Happy St. Valentine’s Day

A collection of historic postcards celebrating St. Valentine’s Day. From the Ben Maxwell historic postcard collection at the Salem Public Library. Learn More

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Celebrate Spring and the joys of the Emeral Isle. From the Ben Maxwell historic postcard collection at the Salem Public Library. Learn More

Calling Cards

These cards were provided by way of introduction of yourself when visiting others in their homes. From the Ben Maxwell historic postcard collection at the Salem Public Library. Learn More

Easter

Postcards celebrating Easter. From the Ben Maxwell historic postcard collection at the Salem Public Library. Learn More

Memorial Day

Historic postcards celebrating Memorial Day. From the Ben Maxwell historic postcard collection at the Salem Public Library. Learn More

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving postcard., 2011.037.0268

Postcards celebrating Thanksgiving. From the Ben Maxwell historic postcard collection at the Salem Public Library. Learn More

Historic Fashion

Postcards showcasing women’s fashion. From the Ben Maxwell historic postcard collection at the Salem Public Library. Learn More

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This article originally appeared on the original Salem Online History site and has not been updated since 2006.