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1. 1997.84.105 - Postcard

   A blue postcard featuring an embossed pink rose, letter and envelope, quill pen, and inkwell. The open letter reads, "With All Good Wishes." The message on the back is mostly illegible, but the first line reads, "Dear Aunt Louise, I wish you a happy birthday and hope you are well and happy."

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2. 1997.84.110 - Postcard

   A Christmas card displaying a pile of blue flowers and holly on a gold background. A newspaper titled "The Xmas Sun," sits on top of the flowers. Pink flowers and a card reading, "A Merry Christmas," are laid on top of the newspaper. On the back is a message to Mrs. E. Louise Wood that reads: "Dear Mother, we recd [sic] your plentiful presents + many thanks how we wish you could all be here for Xmas. We are having lovely weather as ever the ...

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3. 1997.84.112 - Postcard

   A pink New Year card displaying the words, "A Happy New Year," in lettering that looks like snow-covered tree branches. A bough of holly is below the lettering. Three angels in winter clothes tie golden horseshoes and four-leaf clovers to the letters. On the back is a message to Mrs. E. Louise Wood that reads: "Well Grandma, I received the nice pin you sent me for Xmas. I think it is just lovely. I thank you ever so much for it. It just sui...

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4. 1997.84.113 - Postcard

   A white Christmas card with light wooden cross-beams across the lower right. A floating holly branch is in the upper left, with golden chains hanging down. Attached to the chains is a locket with a picture of Santa inside. Blue flowers are on the top of the locket. Gold lettering in the bottom left reads, "A Merry Christmas." On the back is a message to Mrs. E. Louise Wood that reads: "From Geo and Cadd [address] All Well."

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5. 1997.84.115 - Postcard

   A small rectangular Christmas card or gift tag that features a portrait of Santa and holly leaves. Red Gothic lettering reads, "Merry Christmas." Below the lettering is a written message that reads, "To Mama from Grant and Etta."

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6. 1997.84.118 - Postcard

   Christmas card with a illustrated view of the Lick Observatory in San Jose, Calif. Holly, bells, and an angel surround the view. The card reads, "From San Jose, Cal. A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year." On the back is a message to Mrs. E. Louise Wood that reads: "My dear friend, So glad to hear where you are. I wish you the happiest Xmas you have ever known. Mrs. F.L. Scuthwick"

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7. 1997.84.120 - Postcard

   A pink postcard that features a pink square between two purple rectangles. Green vines decorate the purple rectangles. A bouquet of violets decorates the pink square. The card reads, "Sincerest Greetings." On the back is a message to Mrs. E. Louise Wood that reads: "Dear friend Mrs. Wood how are you getting along and how is your arm? I am send Grant and Etta some birthday cards I thought I would not leave you out. Your friends, Mr. and Mrs. ...

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8. 1997.84.121 - Postcard

   A textured silver Christmas card. A bundle of holly leaves and berries tied with a red ribbon is on the left side of the card, next to an illustration inside of a panel. The illustration shows Santa Claus seated at a desk made of candy cane, reading his list. In the lower right corner, the card reads, "A Merry Christmas," in frosty blue lettering. The back of the card contains a message to Mrs. E. Louise Wood that reads: "My Dear Friend, ...

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9. 1997.84.122 - Postcard

   A New Year card featuring a silver horseshoe with a gold banner that reads, "New Year's Greetings." Pink roses surround the horseshoe. The back of the card has a message to Mrs. E. Louise Wood that reads: "Dear Cousin how I wish I could see you. You don't know how much I miss you, I am having this [illegible] in thi good old fashioned may this [illegible] J-L is very cold here now. Marrion got about 60 cards [illegible]. Lots of love, Cousin...

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10. 1997.84.124 - Album

    An album containing 56 pages with over 200 postcards sent to, or collected by Mrs. E. Louise Wood between 1900 and 1915. The album is bound in a gray-green linen cloth that has been hardened with a sealant. A painting of a pier, boats, and a lighthouse decorates the front, framed by pink, white, and purple flowers. The paper inside is a dark olive green. Postcards are held in place by cutout inserts.

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11. 1997.84.130 - Postcard

    A golden postcard with illustrations of carnations and violets. Below the flowers is a pink plaque that reads, "Smile! Til the bluey heavens shine thro,' An' old Sol winks down at you; Think you are a sunbeam too, 'Cause your smile." On the back is a message to Mrs. E. Louise Wood from her sister, but which is mostly illegible.

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12. 1997.84.138 - Postcard

    An Easter card with an illustration of three chicks sitting in a hot air balloon basket. The balloon is made out of a large egg shell, and is decorated with blue flowers. In the lower left corner, the card reads, "Easter Joy Attend You." On the back is a message to Mrs. E. Louise Wood that reads: "To Sister E. Louise Wood love to you from Luis M. Knutty (unclear)."

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13. 1997.84.143 - Postcard

    A Thanksgiving card with an illustration of a young boy leading a turkey-drawn cart. The cart is made out of flowers and is filled with a giant ear of corn. The boy has curly blond hair and wears a red outfit. In the upper right, the card reads, "Thanksgiving Greetings." On the back are the addresses of the senders and the recipient.

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14. 1997.84.150 - Postcard

    A New Year card with an illustration of a silver horseshoe with a banner that reads "A Happy New Year to You," in colorful letters. Violets surround the horseshoe. On the back is a message to Mrs. E. Louise Wood that reads: "Darling Mama: - Wishing you a very Happy New Year and a Merry return of the day. Your loving children, Grant + Etta"

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15. 1997.84.158 - Postcard

    A souvenir postcard from Fresno, Calif. On the front is an illustration of a young boy and girl holding a giant bunch of red grapes. A bulldog sits near them on its hindlegs. On the back is information about the raisins and space for an address.

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16. 1997.84.161 - Postcard

    A postcard with an illustration of Gloxinia flowers on the right side. On the left side is a discription of traits belonging to people born in October as well as symbology associated with October birthdays.

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17. 1997.84.162 - Postcard

    An Easter card with a white cross surrounded by pink flowers. A small panel the center of the cross shows an illustration of a lakefront cabin, a man and small sailboat on the shore. On the back is a message to Mrs. E. Louise Wood that reads: "Dear Aunt Louise, I was so glad to hear from you. Your card came yesterday and with it was a nice [illegible] from Ma a card gram. Carrie Griffey came from [illegible]. Also a letter from a [illegible...

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18. 1997.84.165 - Postcard

    Thanksgiving card showing a large turkey standing next to a young girl wearing a white, sailor-style dress. The girl is holding several apples in her skirt and is offering one to the turkey. On the back is a message to Mrs. E. Louise Wood that reads: "Dear Mrs. Wood, Hoping you will have a pleasant Thanksgiving We remain your friends Mr + Mrs William Kline"

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19. 1997.84.17 - Postcard

    A green and red post card featuring drawings of two young women in 1900s swimwear holding a large clam shell between them. Text reads, "24 views of Santa Cruz, Cal." A red tab attached to the shell opens it up to reveal 24 photo images of the Santa Cruz area accordian folded.

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20. 1997.84.173 - Postcard

    Black and white photo image of a boy on postcard. The child is toddler age. He wears an elaborate shirt with sailor-style collar and large bow. He wears dark stockings and dress shoes. The boy smiles to the camera and rests his hand on a small wooden chair. On the back is a message to Mrs. E. Louise Wood that reads: "This is for you. I sent a photo of Rober to Cadd and enclosed one for Etta, hope you get it all right. Robert is 2 years and ...

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21. 1997.84.178 - Postcard

    A postcard with a painted image of a man and woman sitting on opposite ends of a park bench. The main is dressed in a black suit and holding a cane. The woman is wearing a red dress and hat. Trees in the background show that it is autumn.

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22. 1997.84.187 - Postcard

    Postcard showing a girl and boy reading a book with an imaginary creature sitting beside them. The girl is wearing a blue dress and a large bow on her head. She's holding an orange book titled, "Jartor Resartus," and is looking down at the pages. The boy is wearing a pink jumpsuit with bowtie. He has a large grin on his face and is pointing to the imaginary creature. The creature is drawn to look semi-transparent. It is dog-like and is wearing pa...

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23. 1997.84.191 - Card, Holiday

    A Christmas card that shows golden horseshoes and clovers on the front. Green gradient in the upper and lower right corners. Message on front reads, "Good luck! The best of wishes!" in gilded letters. Inside is a poem and short message that reads: "May your Christmas / be very bright and happy. With worlds of love comes / the old wish sincere, / 'A Happy Christmas / and a Bright New Year.' H.M. Burnside" "From: Loving Daughter, Etta."

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24. 1997.84.193 - Postcard

    A gray Thanksgiving card with purple aster flowers surrounding a panel. Inside the panel is an illustration of a woman and man dressed in pilgrim clothing, hunting a turkey. The man is holding a gun as he approaches the bird. The woman looks over his shoulder. On the back is a message to Mrs. E. Louise Wood that reads: "Dear Louise, we haven't heard from you in so long but will have a chance of this reaching you. Wish you will [illegible] sp...

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25. 1997.84.196 - Postcard

    A postcard featuring a branch of wild roses and a description of traits belonging to people born in May, and symbology associated with May birthdays.

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