DM's Postcard & Paper Links
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Antiques Houston
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You can find rare books, unique paper items, Houston-related items, and a growing collection of postcards here. Browse their fine site or come by and see them in person. It is well worth the trip! |
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Barr's Postcard News
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One of the best postcard publications out there today! Be sure to check out the buyers/sellers section as well as a complete show schedule! |
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Books, Etc. 131 E. Exchange Ave., Ste. 108 Inside the Fort Worth Livestock Exchange Building at The Stockyards Fort Worth, TX 76104 (817) 624-7766 |
Dr. Robert Platt has an amazing store full of Fort Worth related paper ephemera, memorabilia, books, and much more! In addition, he carries a wide variety of other books including Texana and many diverse topics. Bottom line, this is a must-see for anyone. |
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Butler & Sons Books
823 3rd Street Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281) 344-1753 |
Looking for books? This is the place for you! A Fort Bend County institution and a must-see for any book lover! Rare, out-of-print, Texana, or just about anything else that may interest you can be found here! |
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Capital of Texas
Postcard Club Click Here! |
The official site of the Capital of Texas (Austin, y'all) Postcard Club. Learn about the club's annual show held in February and view the meeting schedule. |
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Curt Teich Archives
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The Curt Teich Archives are part of the Lake County Discovery Museum in Wauconda, IL. This is a treasure trove of postcard history that has to be seen to be believed. Research thousands of Teich postcards online through this site! |
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Dallas Metroplex Postcard Club Click Here! |
The official site of the Dallas Metroplex Postcard Club. Check here for club news, information on Dallas area postcard shows, and a message board. |
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Fort Worth Scene
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One of the best current events sites out there for Fort Worth! If you're in town for my show, you might want to check here for some more local happenings. |
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Heritage Society (of Houston) Click Here! |
The official site of the Heritage Society. This organization preserves Houston's architectural past through education and exhibition of historical homes and buidlings in Houston. |
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Hewitt's Antiques
228 N. Market Wichita, KS 67202 (316) 264-2450 |
Yeah, we know they don't have a website (yet), but this place is a one-of-a-kind find! They have tons of postcards, paper ephemera, and everything else you can imagine, all tucked away in downtown Wichita, KS. Give them a call at (316) 264-2450 for more info. If you find yourself in Wichita, you HAVE to see this place! |
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Houston Area
Postcard Club Click Here! |
The official site of the Houston Area Postcard Club. Check here for club news, events, an online membership form, and much more! |
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Houston Genealogical Forum Click Here! |
The Houston Genealogical Forum website contains information about various research facilities in Houston, vital records history and acquisition information regarding area cemeteries, churches and newspapers, and various databases for researching Houston ancestors. |
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Houston History Click Here! |
This has to be one of the most complete websites about Houston's history, culture, and heritage that I've ever come across. Check it out! |
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International Federation
of Postcard Dealers Click Here! |
The IFPD page is a great resource to find a postcard dealer near you! |
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Jim Mehrer's
Postal History Click Here! |
Here, you'll find invaluable information on postal history. You can also buy collector supplies and view links to several showcase dealers as well as a show calendar. |
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Judnick Postcards
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This site offers postcards, stamps, and old photographs for sale as well as a vast array of resources for the collector. Check out their links page and show calendar! |
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Mary L. Martin, LTD
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This is one of the best places to look for approvals and postcard collector supplies. Mary L Martin, LTD also promotes many shows including the largest postcard show in the county (York, PA). Their shop in Perryville, MD is loaded with cards also! |
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Memory Lane Postcards
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You still want MORE cards? Then this is the place for you! Memory Lane has every topical imaginable and even a few you hadn't thought of! On top of that, they're great folks to do business with! Their shop in Westminister, MD is also a must-see! |
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Military Postcards
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Every kind of military postcard you can think of is offered here! From WWI to foreign battles, there are hundreds of cards to choose from. |
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Modern Postcard Sales
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Dave has entered the electronic age and I couldn't be more pleased! It has full size copies of his monthly flyers available for printing and mail orders! More content will be added in the coming months including a calendar of Dave's upcoming appearances. |
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North Fort Worth Historical Society Click Here! |
This museum houses interesting Fort Worth related memorabilia and paper ephemera as well as a light bulb that's been working since the early 1900's! Admission is free (donations appreciated). |
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North Texas Booksellers Association
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This organization promotes the Fort Worth Book and Paper Show held each October at the Will Rogers Center in Fort Worth. They are also a great resource for books in the DFW area. |
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Paper Collectors Marketplace
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If its made out of paper, you'll find it within the pages of this remarkable monthly periodical. The website has one of the most thorough show calendars I've ever seen. |
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Penny's Postcard Discussion and Trading Group Click Here! |
This is a well established Yahoo! news group. You can trade cards, discuss postcards, and network with collectors across Texas and the USA! |
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Southwest Book, Photo,
and Ephemera Show Click Here! |
Larry Jones and Tom Munnerlyn have brought a first class book and paper show to Austin and this is the place to go to learn all about it! |
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Texas State Historical Association Click Here! |
This organization is based at the University of Texas-Austin and is devoted to the preservation of Texas history through education as well as publication. |
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University of Houston Libraries' George Fuermann Texas & Houston Postcard Collection Click Here! |
This website contains a portion of the George Fuermann Postcard Collection. Mr. Fuermann was a Houston resident and editor/columnist for several Houston newspapers. The collection is housed at the M.D. Anderson Library on the central campus of the University of Houston. |
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University of Texas at Arlington Jenkins Garrett Postcard Collection Click Here! |
The UTA library's Special Collections department website. Here you can find out about viewing the Jenkins Garrett Collection. You can also read an informative article about the collection by clicking here. |
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VintagePostcards.org
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Your old vintage postcards shop. Thousands of antique postcards, emphasizing roadside America, vintage real photos (RPPC) and topicals. |
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Wichita Postcard Club
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The official site of the Wichita Postcard Club. These fine folks host one of the country's best postcard shows each October. You MUST make the pilgrimage to Wichita at least once in your life for the show as well as the full week of dealer set ups in local motels before the show! |
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