Their efforts to communicate with folks back home weren’t always easy for the GIs serving in World War II. Aside from censorship, it was often difficult to tell their families about the grim events and scenes overseas ...

Fall is here and mothers everywhere are rushing to get their children off to school. It is very complicated these days with schools sending out long expensive lists of what is required by the first day. Life during the postcard era was much simpler. It required a pencil and a pair of shoes.

Collecting postcards of American Presidents, First Ladies and their homes offers an opportunity to relive or reflect upon major events in American history. It’s an affordable and fun way to learn about how our nation’s first families lived.

Do you think your job is tough? These postcards show the world's worst jobs through the ages.

Why were storks picked by artists to bring new babies to waiting parents? Knowing stork behavior and cultural history regarding storks, makes the answer clear.

Here’s what our long-time columnists had to say when they looked back (or ahead) for the 25th anniversary of Postcard Collector magazine.

There is the story of a presidential contender who encountered a former President of the United States. When the contender asked about life in the White House, the President offered, “ I have good news and bad news. The good news is that if you are elected you will be permitted to bring your dog to the White House to live with you.”

In 1906, there was a trade publication that came out every month or two that was sent to people to encourage them to sell postcards. The covers say “Appealing to the Stationery, Art & Souvenir Novelty Dealers.”

Hawaii became a unique tourist attraction early in the 20th century just as postcards were becoming firmly established as a means of colorful promotion and communication.

Montanans love modern postcards! A wide variety are for sale across the state from Little Bighorn to Kalispell. Even the governor gets into the act.