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[La Fonda Hotel, Santa Fe, New Mexico Postcard]

Description: Color postcard of the La Fonda Hotel at the end of the Santa Fe Trail located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The postcard shows the structure which is located on the corner of a sidewalk and has a dirt path in front of it. Several individuals can be seen walking along the sidewalk. An automobile can be seen as well. The structure appears to be made using adobe architecture (the use of natural materials). The La Fonda Hotel, the headquarters for the Santa Fe Railroad Indian Detours and stopping off pl… more
Date: 1925
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[RMS Queen Mary Postcard]

Description: Color postcard of Cunard White Star's RMS "Queen Mary". The postcard shows the ship from a land viewpoint. The RMS Queen Mary was a British Ocean liner (now retired) that operated primarily on the North Atlantic Ocean from 1936 to 1967 for the Cunard Line (late changed to Cunard White Line). During WWII, it was converted to a troopship; however, it returned to a passenger ship postwar. The back of the postcard has written text that states "Dear Karen - This is a picture of the big ship that is … more
Date: 1948
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro Postcard]

Description: Black and white postcard of Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro. Ipanema is a neighborhood located in the South Zone of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, between Leblon and Arpoador. The postcard showcases the neighborhood from an aerial view which also shows the famed Two Brothers Mountain. The back of the postcard has a written message that states "Merry Christmas and happy New Year. Your friends in Brasil [Brazil], Dr. Israel Gueiros." The postcard is addressed to "Rev. John Augus Mc Millan [of] Los A… more
Date: [1946..1947]
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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