Postcard Collection, 1907-1987 | Eastern Kentucky University - Special Collections and Archives

Collection Overview

Title: Postcard Collection, 1907-1987

Extent: 0.44 Cubic Feet

Arrangement: The postcards in this collection have been divided into five groups for ease of access: Kentucky, Madison County, Eastern Kentucky University, United States and International. Within these series the cards have been arranged alphabetically by country, state, city, county or locale (where city or county would not be the primary point of access) and then again alphabetically under those headings by personal name, subject or place name.

Date Acquired: 10/02/2002. More info below under Accruals.

Subjects: Berea College--Pictorial works., Boone, Daniel, 1734-1820--Pictorial works., Boonesboro (Ky.)--Pictorial works., Clay's Ferry Bridge (Madison County, Ky.)--Pictorial works., Eastern Kentucky University--Pictorial works., Kentucky--History--Pictorial works., Madison County (Ky.)--History--Pictorial works., White Hall (Ky.)--Pictorial works.

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The EKU Archives Postcard Collection is an artificial collection compiled from a variety of sources including donations of individual postcards, postcards that may have been weeded or separated from other collections (and we have not been able to determine their original donor) and some that may have been purchased. The postcards in this collection are global in scope.

For the most part this collection is comprised of picture postcards (which have a photomechanical or printed image). The terms photochrome (for color photo cards) or photo card (for B&W photo cards) have been used to identify those cards containing real photographic images. Some of the black and white images that appear to be photographs are actually photomechanical reproductions. There are also several images that are only color photocopies of postcards (their source is unknown and they are only copies of the front of the card).

Boxes in this collection actually refer to photo albums or boxes as the Kentucky postcards are sleeved and housed in albums, where the United States and International cards are foldered and in boxes.

Subject/Index Terms

Berea College--Pictorial works.
Boone, Daniel, 1734-1820--Pictorial works.
Boonesboro (Ky.)--Pictorial works.
Clay's Ferry Bridge (Madison County, Ky.)--Pictorial works.
Eastern Kentucky University--Pictorial works.
Kentucky--History--Pictorial works.
Madison County (Ky.)--History--Pictorial works.
White Hall (Ky.)--Pictorial works.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: Eastern Kentucky University Postcards],
[Series 2: Madison County Postcards],
[Series 3: Kentucky Postcards],
[Series 4: United States Postcards],
[Series 5: International Postcards],
[Series 6: Oversize],
[All]

Series 1: Eastern Kentucky University Postcards

Box 1

Item 1: Cammack Hall
Item 2: Alumni Coliseum: Photochrome Postcard, 4 copies, Published by Eastern Physical Education Club
Item 3: Beckham Hall: White Border Postcard
Item 4: Beckham Hall: Linen Postcard, 3 copies, Handcolored
Item 5: Burnam Hall: Linen Postcard, Handcolored, Published by College Book Store
Item 6: Burnam Hall: Linen Postcard
Item 7: Burnam Hall: Linen Postcard
Item 8: Burnam Hall: Real Photo Postcard
Item 9: Coates Building: White Border Postcard, 3 copies
Item 10: Coates Building: Real Photo Postcard
Item 11: Coates Building: Linen Postcard, 2 copies
Item 12: Eastern Kentucky State Normal School, Athletic field, baseball, Miller Gymnasium, University Building, 1908ca.: White Border Postcard, 2 copies, possibly the Richmond Pioneers of the Blue Grass League
Item 13: Eastern Kentucky State Normal School, Dormitory: White Border Postcard, 2 copies
Item 14: Eastern Kentucky State Normal School, Campus: White Border Postcard, 2 copies
Item 15: Eastern Kentucky State Normal School, The Gymnasium: White Border Postcard, 3 copies
Item 16: Eastern Kentucky State Normal School, The Library, C.U. Prep Building: White Border Postcard
Item 17: Eastern Kentucky State Normal School, Main Building: White Border Postcard, 2 copies
Item 18: Foster Music Camp, 1947: Real Photo Postcard, 2 copies
Item 19: A group of students who attended Foster Music Camp, 1948: Real Photo Postcard, 2 copies
Item 20: A group of students who attended Foster Music Camp, 1949: Real Photo Postcard, 2 copies
Item 21: A group of students who attended Foster Music Camp, 1950: Real Photo Postcard, 3 copies
Item 22: A group of students who attended Foster Music Camp, 1951: Real Photo Postcard, 3 copies
Item 23: A group of students who attended Foster Music Camp, 1953: Real Photo Postcard, 3 copies
Item 24: A group of students who attended Foster Music Camp, 1955: Real Photo Postcard, 3 copies
Item 25: A group of students who attended Foster Music Camp, 1956: Real Photo Postcard, 2 copies
Item 26: A group of students who attended Foster Music Camp, 1957: Real Photo Postcard, 2 copies
Item 27: A group of students who attended Foster Music Camp, 1958: Real Photo Postcard, 2 copies
Item 28: A group of students who attended Foster Music Camp, 1959: Real Photo Postcard, 2 copies
Item 29: A group of students who attended Foster Music Camp, 1960: Real Photo Postcard, 3 copies
Item 30: A group of students who attended Foster Music Camp, 1962: Real Photo Postcard, 3 copies
Item 31: A group of students who attended Foster Music Camp, 1963: Real Photo Postcard, 3 copies
Item 32: Keen Johnson Building: Linen Postcard
Item 33: Keen Johnson Building: Linen Postcard, White border
Item 34: Keen Johnson Building: Photochrome Postcard, 2 copies
Item 35: Keen Johnson Building: Real Photo Postcard
Item 36: Keen Johnson Building: Real Photo Postcard; Creator: Cline
Item 37: Library: White Border Postcard, 2 copies
Item 38: Library, 1937c.: Real Photo Postcard, 2 copies
Item 39: Library, 1937c.: Real Photo Postcard
Item 40: Maple Avenue: Lithographed Postcard
Item 41: Memorial Hall: Lithographed Postcard; Creator: Middleton, B.L.
Item 42: Miller Gymnasium: White Border Postcard
Item 43: Roark Building: Photochrome Postcard
Item 44: Foster Music Building: Photochrome Postcard
Item 45: Teacher's Mission, Charles R. Skinner: Lithographed Postcard
Item 46: Miller Gymnasium, University Building, CU Prep Building: Real Photo Postcard
Item 47: University Building: White Border Postcard, 2 copies, "University Hall, Richmond, KY"
Item 48: University Building: Lithographed Postcard, "University Hall, KS Normal School, Richmond, KY"
Item 49: Weaver Health Building: Real Photo Postcard
Item 50: W.A.A.C., Student room, 1943: White Border Postcard, No. 1631, 3 copies
Item 51: W.A.A.C., Company inspection, Burnam Hall, 1943: White Border Postcard, No. 1632, 4 copies
Item 52: W.A.A.C., A corner of the mess hall, 1943: White Border Postcard, No. 1633, 5 copies
Item 53: W.A.A.C., Company march, 1943: White Border Postcard, No. 1634, 5 copies
Item 54: W.A.A.C., Retreat formation, Weaver Health Building, 1943: White Border Postcard, No. 1635, 5 copies
Item 55: W.A.A.C., Company drill, Hanger Field, 1943: White Border Postcard, No. 1636, 5 copies
Item 56: W.A.A.C., P.T. exercises, 1943: White Border Postcard, No. 1637, 5 copies
Item 57: W.A.A.C., Coming from classes, University Drive, Cammack Building, 1943: White Border Postcard, No. 1638, 4 copies
Item 58: W.A.A.C., Relaxation, 1943: White Border Postcard, No. 1639, 5 copies
Item 59: W.A.A.C., Class room, 1943: White Border Postcard, No. 1640, 3 copies
Item 60: University Building: Lithographed Postcard, "Main Building, Eastern Kentucky Normal School, Richmond, KY"; Creator: Middleton, B.L.
Item 62: Foster Music Camp, 1961: Real Photo Postcard
Item 61: Foster Music Camp, 1952: Real Photo Postcard
Item 63: A group of students who attended Foster Music Camp, 1964: Real Photo Postcard
Item 64: A group of students who attended Foster Music Camp, 1965: Real Photo Postcard
Item 65: A group of students who attended Foster Music Camp, 1966: Real Photo Postcard
Item 66: A group of students who attended Foster Music Camp, 1967: Real Photo Postcard
Item 67: Kentucky State Normal School Campus, ca 1906: As seen from "The Summit."; Physical Description: 3.5x5.5
Item 68: Roark Hall, Eastern Kentucky Normal, Richmond, KY: Physical Description: 3.5x5.5
Item 69: University Hall, E.K.S.M., Richmond, KY, ca 1910: Physical Description: 3.5x5.5
Item 70: Lily Pond Beside the Ravine, 1948: Creator: College Bookstore
Item 71: Miller, Beckham and McCreary Halls, 1948: Creator: College Bookstore
Item 72: Sullivan Hall, 1948: Creator: College Bookstore
Item 73: Fitzpatrick Building, 1948: Creator: College Bookstore
Item 74: Keen Johnson Building, 1948: Creator: College Bookstore
Item 75: Roark Building: Creator: College Bookstore
Item 76: Weaver Building, 1948: Creator: College Bookstore
Item 77: Crabbe Library, 1948: Creator: College Bookstore
Item 78: University Building, 1907: Note on front reads, "3/12/07, Richmond went dry today by 148."; Creator: Schlegel, Louis
Item 79: University Hall
Item 80: Weaver Health Building and Stadium
Item 81: Sullivan Hall
Item 82: Crabbe Library
Item 83: Burnam Hall
Item 84: Sullivan Hall, 1909: During construction.