Postcard Collection

Collection

Identifier: M/A 0322

Staff Only

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Description of Contents

Over 1800 postcards featuring various Minneapolis and Hennepin County attractions such as parks, hotels, museums, churches, restaurants, and more. Detailed descriptions of each postcard are available in the postcard metadata spreadsheet. Many postcards include handwritten messages which have been transcribed in the metadata.

Dates

1890s-2010s

Access Restrictions

The physical collection is available for use in Special Collections during the department's open hours. Some postcards from this collection are available in the Postcard Collection in the Hennepin County Library Digital Collections.

Extent

2 Linear Feet (5 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Donor Information

This collection was compiled by library staff over many years.

Subjects

Bridges -- Minnesota -- Minneapolis Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Churches -- Minnesota -- Minneapolis Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Minneapolis (Minn.) -- Buildings, structures, etc. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Parks -- Minnesota -- Minneapolis Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Postcards Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Restaurants -- Minnesota -- Minneapolis. Subject Source: Local sources
Tourism Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings