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Shelton Family Papers, 1912-1957

By Chuck Hill

Collection Overview

Title: Shelton Family Papers, 1912-1957

Predominant Dates:1952-1957

Extent: 1.0 Folders

Date Acquired: 01/26/2005

Languages: English [eng]

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This collection consists entirely of postcards found in the Postcard Collection that were addressed to Nannie Shelton or Mr. And Mrs. A. J. Shelton. We are not certain if the two Sheltons are related but have combined them for ease of access. The postcards come from Canada, New Mexico and Maine. There is also one Christmas postcard that was printed in Germany.

Administrative Information

Acquisition Source: Unknown

Box and Folder Listing

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Item 1: Angel playing an instrument around mistletoe on a Christmas Card, 19 Dec 1912Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Minnie Staples to Nannie Shelton, Campbellsburg, Henry County, KY. "Hello Cousin. I will try and answer your card. Well, I will be there on Sunday if it ain't raining. You be sure to meet me, for I don't know where you live. From Minnie Staples to Cousin Nannie. Good-bye." [This transcript is not verbatim as the original card contains a number of misspellings and no punctuation.]
Item 2: East Side, Fifth Street Bridge (Chatham, Ontario, Canada), 13 Aug 1952Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Elane (?) And Billy to Mr. And Mrs. A. J. Shelton, Shelbyville, KY. "Dear Folks, We are enjoying the day up in Canada, had lunch and driving back soon to Detroit. Love, Elane & Billy."
Item 3: El Capitan Peak (NM), 1953Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Esse (?) to Mr. And Mrs. A. J. Shelton, Shelbyville, KY. "Monday 10:00. Dear Folks, We are really seeing some wonderful things. Mexico & Texas are lovely. Staying at the La Caverna Hotel tonite in Mexico - Hello to Billy & all - Love Esse."
Item 4: Beautiful Double Lane Boulevard Along the Gulf Coast (ME), 23 Jul 1957Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
E. to Mr. And Mrs. A. J. Shelton, Shelbyville, KY. "Dear Folks, This is a wonderful place to be - would like to live here - plan to go to New Orleans tomorrow or Wednesday for the day - coming up to see you when I get home. Hope all are well. Love, E."