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1911 Mill Creek Falls – Sandwich, Massachusetts (Cape Cod)
Historical Provenance
This original postcard was mailed in July 1907 to:
Miss Myrtle Allison
Florence, Marion County, Kansas
The handwritten correspondence references Chautauqua, an important educational and cultural movement that brought nationally known lecturers, musicians, and educators to communities across America during the early twentieth century.
The postcard was published by Schlesinger Bros., New York, a well-known publisher of early American scenic postcards.
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Historical Research
Research indicates the recipient was likely a member of the Allison family of Florence, Kansas, a long-established Marion County family. The postcard provides a documented connection to a real resident of Florence and offers an authentic glimpse into everyday social life in rural Kansas during the Progressive Era.
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Features
* ✔ Original 1907 postmark
* ✔ 1¢ Benjamin Franklin stamp
* ✔ Addressed to an identifiable Florence, Kansas resident
* ✔ Original handwritten message
* ✔ References the historic Chautauqua movement
* ✔ Scenic waterfall image
* ✔ Published by Schlesinger Bros., New York
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Keywords (naturally woven into the description)
* Florence Kansas
* Marion County Kansas
* Chautauqua
* Early Americana
* Edwardian Era
* Antique Postcard
* Postal History
* Social History
* Genealogy
* Family History
* Allison Family
* Franklin Stamp
* Handwritten Correspondence
* Schlesinger Bros.
* 1907 Postcard
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Item Specifics
* Era: Divided Back (1907–1915)
* Postmarked: Yes
* Year: 1907 (appears July; exact day difficult to read)
* Country: United States
* State: Kansas
* City: Florence
* Theme: Social History
* Subject: Waterfall
* Original/Reproduction: Original
* Material: Cardstock
* Features: Posted, Handwritten, Stamp, Provenance
