Projectkin Live: The View from Kathy's Corner

Thank you, Jennifer Jones, Naomi Yaeger, Kristin Rapinac, Linda Teather, Dr. Mary M. Marshall, Marci Keats Rudolph 🙏, Lisa Maguire, Aaron Elson, Lori Olson White, Daniel Niland, and so many more of you for joining us today. I can’t tell you how much it means to us to see you join us from the outback of Australia to the coast of Nova Scotia. Your thoughts, comments, and encouragement are the glue that holds this community together.Projectkin programming is offered free with the kind support of our Patrons worldwide. Explore our story and join us 👇.Postcards at Kathy’s Corner!Postcards seem to have crept into so many posts this year; it seems fitting that we close out the year with a very special pair of events in their tribute. - * This started with a Kathy’s Corner episode as part of her series about Mystery Photos: Since then, we’ve seen several posts and programs that dove into postcards as artifacts of family history. In our talk today, Kathy highlighted three ways in which postcards can be important artifacts:* During the early 20th century, postcards were often a form factor for printed photos. These original photographs may have been saved as artifacts or sent through the mail. The postcard from the St. Louis World’s Fair I mentioned is just such an example. * Does the card have writing on the back where the handwriting sample, stamp, or cancellation marking can provide date detail?* Does the postcard reference scenic locations such as a meeting, travel destination, or important location? In our conversation, Kathy referenced the Live Preview program she ran last month. As her special guest, she included Lori Olson White. It’s a fun episode if you missed it, but it was there that the seed was planted for this week’s postcard events. Here’s the clip referencing postcards of coffins. Today’s preview gave Kathy Stone a chance to share a little of the why. Below are the links Kathy wanted to share with you. Postcard History Resources History of Postcards * worldpostcardday.com/historyPostcard History* siarchives.si.edu/history/featured-topics/postcard/postcard-history Wikipedia entry* en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postcard The Postcard - A Brief History* library.ualberta.ca/peel/postcards/the-postcard-a-brief-historyHow to Identify and Date Real Photo Vintage Postcards* playle.com/realphoto/ How Old is Your Postcard?* chicagopostcardmuseum.org/postcard_age.html Tips For Determining When a US Postcard was Published* fortlewis.edu/finding_aids/images/M194/PostcardDating.htm#BoxDo you have other books, sites, or references you think others might benefit from? Please do share them in the notes. In our conversation, we talked a little about the global range of this Projectkin community, and my offer to include you on our Members’ Map. As a bonus, I’ll also send you a postcard. 😉 If you’d like to participate, here’s the simple Google form:As Kathy mentioned, our full program later this week includes a remarkable series of very short postcard stories of our special guests from around the world. This program is held over Zoom, so you will need to register. If you’re unable to join us, we’ll of course include the details with the recording and notes. As a member, you will get the recording sent directly to your inbox. I hope you’ll join us. It promises to be a worthy celebration for this remarkable year. 🎉 Family history is a team sport; why not share this recording with your family and friends? More at Projectkin.org/aboutThank you again for all you do for the community — and your family. Preserving history isn’t just something we do for ourselves. Get full access to Projectkin at projectkin.substack.com/subscribe