Missouri State Archives Finding Aid [998.501]
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Missouri State Archives Finding Aid [998.501] MANUSCRIPT COLLECTIONS Michael Ehrmann Postcard Collection Abstract: Modern (primarily 1980s-1990s) postcards from around the state of Missouri. Extent: 1.75 Cubic Feet Physical Description: Paper Location: Missouri State Archives; Stacks ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Alternative Formats: None Access Restrictions: None Publication Restrictions: Standard copyright rules apply Preferred Citation: [description of item], [date]; Michael Ehrmann Postcard Collection, Record Group 998.501; Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City. Acquisition Information: Gift with Deed; Accession #2020-0004 Processing Information: Processing completed by EW on 10/30/2020. Updated by EW on 03/26/2021. HISTORICAL AND BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES United States postcards took off around 1907 when senders were allowed to write messages on the backs of the cards. Earlier, from 1901 to 1906, senders could only address the cards on the back and there was only a small space (if any) reserved on the front for a message. Historic postcards are a popular collector’s item. ADDITIONAL DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION as of 03/26/2021 MICHAEL EHRMANN POSTCARD COLLECTION, MS501 Related Collections MS207 Early St. Louis Postcards MS294 Mary Alice Hansen Postcard Collection MS310 Rockaway Beach Postcard Collection MS329 Alice Fast Postcard Collection MS360 Dr. Arnold G. Parks Jefferson City Postcard Collection MS370 Miniature Kansas City Postcard Collection MS398 Missouri Postcard Collection MS411 Tim Dollens Postcard Collection MS412 Gene Bushmann Postcard Collection MS457 Missouri State Penitentiary Postcard Collection Additional External Resources Postcard collections are typically available at most state and local historical societies and archives. Missouri State Archives Page 2 of 5 Finding Aid 998.501 as of 03/26/2021 MICHAEL EHRMANN POSTCARD COLLECTION, MS501 POSTCARDS (1927-2005) Extent: 1.75 Cubic Feet; 1,420 Postcards Arrangement: By size, then alphabetical by county with general Missouri first Scope and Content Postcards from around the state, only three of which have postmarks from being mailed. The majority (1,213) are undated and those with dates primarily are from the 1980s-1990s. Out of the 1,420 postcards in this series, only one is in the public domain. Thirty-five are of unknown copyright status. All the rest are under copyright and standard copyright rules apply. Container List See the Excel spreadsheet for an item-by-item list. Location Box Folder Contents (all 5”x7” or smaller unless otherwise Date indicated) 273 1-94 General Missouri 1978-2005 273 95 Barry County n.d. 273 96 Benton, Henry, St. Clair and Hickory Counties n.d. 273 97-114 Boone County 1988-1992 273 115-123 Buchanan County n.d. 273 124 Butler County n.d. 273 125 Caldwell County n.d. 273 126-141 Callaway County 1996 279 1-6 Callaway County (larger than 5”x7”) n.d. 273 142-145 Camden County 1996-1997 273 146-149 Camden or Miller County n.d. 273 150-165 Cape Girardeau County 1997 279 7 Cape Girardeau County (larger than 5”x7”) n.d. 273 166 Cass County 1996 273 167-173 Christian County 1994 273 174-194 Clay County 1993 273 195-224 Cole County 1990-1996 273 225 Cooper County n.d. 273 226-229 Crawford County 1996 273 230 Dallas County n.d. 273 231-232 Daviess County 1992 273 233 Dent County 1997 273 234 Gasconade County n.d. 273 235-238 Greene County 1993 273 239-244 Henry County n.d. 273 245-247 Iron County 1996 274 1-270 Jackson County c1950-1997 275 1-57 Jackson County, con’t 1988-1997 279 8-10 Jackson County (larger than 5”x7”) 1997 Missouri State Archives Page 3 of 5 Finding Aid 998.501 as of 03/26/2021 MICHAEL EHRMANN POSTCARD COLLECTION, MS501 275 58-60 Jasper County 1993 275 61 Jefferson County 1996 275 62-64 Laclede County n.d. 275 65-77 Marion and Ralls Counties n.d. 275 78 McDonald County n.d. 275 79-80 Mississippi County n.d. 275 81 Montgomery County 1997 275 82-83 Oregon County n.d. 275 84 Ozark County 1997 275 85 Pemiscot County n.d. 275 86-87 Perry County n.d. 275 88-105 Phelps County 1993 275 106-116 Polk County n.d. 275 117-121 Pulaski County n.d. 275 122 Ralls County 1997 275 123 Ray County n.d. 275 124-125 Reynolds County n.d. 275 126-127 Ripley County 1996-1997 275 128 Saline County 1997 275 129-131 Scott & New Madrid Counties n.d. 275 132-138 Shannon County 1996-1997 275 139-155 St. Charles County 1988 279 11 St. Charles County (larger than 5”x7”) n.d. 275 156 St. Clair County 1996 275 157-275 St. Louis City 1927-1997 276 1-273 St. Louis City, con’t 1980-1998 277 1-128 St. Louis City, con’t 1960-1993 279 12-29 St. Louis City (larger than 5”x7”) 1982 277 129-191 St. Louis County 1981-1997 277 192-201 Ste. Genevieve County 1996 277 202 Stoddard County n.d. 277 203-206 Stone County n.d. 277 207-212 Stone and Taney Counties n.d. 277 213-272 Taney County n.d. 278 1-48 Taney County, con’t 1996 278 49-51 Wayne County n.d. 278 52-53 Wayne & Butler Counties n.d. 278 54 Wright County n.d. Missouri State Archives Page 4 of 5 Finding Aid 998.501 as of 03/26/2021 MICHAEL EHRMANN POSTCARD COLLECTION, MS501 NON-POSTCARDS (1976-2011) Extent: 17 Items Arrangement: By size, then alphabetical by county Scope and Content These are non-postcard materials, primarily prints and cards. All items are under copyright and standard copyright rules apply. Container List See the Excel spreadsheet for an item-by-item list. Location Box Folder Contents Date 1A/4/7 279 30 Clay County (larger than 5”x7”) n.d. 1A/4/7 279 31-33 Jackson County (larger than 5”x7”) 1976 1A/4/7 278 55-59 St. Charles County n.d. 1A/4/7 278 60-67 St. Louis City 2011 Missouri State Archives Page 5 of 5 Finding Aid 998.501 Location Box Folder Title Description Date Under Coverage Format Photographer and/or Notes Copyright? Publisher 273 1 Greetings from Missouri "The Show Me Illustration of the state outline with and various drawings n.d. Yes Missouri, United States 5.875"x4.125" color Copyright and made by State" inside. Also the state flower, flag and bird. Text on back postcard McGrew Color Graphics, reads, "Missouri. Capital: Jefferson City - Admitted to Kansas City, MO Union 1821. State Flower: Hawthorn - State Bird: Bluebird. Nickname: Show-me State - State Song: Missouri Waltz. Missouri is composed of fertile farmland in the north and the rugged Ozark Mountains in the south. Historically, Missouri played a leading role as gateway to the West. The state is now a popular vacationland. It has 11 major lakes and many fishing streams, springs and caves. The Lake of the Ozarks is one of the largest man- made lakes in the world, covering over 65,000 acres. Table Rock Lake in southwest Missouri is noted for outstanding scenic beauty as well as fishing." 273 2 Greetings from Missouri Illustration of Missouri with towns and cartoon symbols. 1981-1990 Yes Missouri, United States 6"x3.875" color unknown Also state bird, flag, and animal. Text on back reads, postcard "Nickname - The Show-Me-State. 1980 Population - 4,778,000. Area in square miles - 69,868. Entered the Union - August 10, 1821 (24th)." 273 3 Hello from Big MO…Missouri The Show Me Drawing of state with highways, towns, state parks and 1979 Yes Missouri, United States 6"x4" color postcard Published by J.M.C. Photo State other sites. Also state flag. No additional text on back. Service, Anna, IL; copyright H.S. Crocker Co., Inc.; A Mirro- Krome Card by H.S. Crocker Co., Inc., Oklahoma City, OK 273 4 Greetings from Missouri Drawing of state with towns and cartoon features. Also a 1981-1990 Yes Missouri, United States 6"x4.25" color Published by Paragon mule, the Capitol, Bagnell Dam, Liberty Memorial, postcard Products, Inc., Kansas City, Memorial Stadium, airport terminal building, Roaring MO; a Paragon Color Product River State Park and a steamboat. Text on back reads, "Missouri - The Cave State. Nickname: Show Me State. 1980 Population: 4,778,000. Capital: Jefferson City. Entered the Union: August 10, 1821 (24th)." 273 5 Missouri Drawing of state with highways and towns. Also state flag 1991 Yes Missouri, United States 5.875"x4.125" color Copyright Harry Rogers Co., and state animal (mule). Text on back reads, "Missouri. postcard Chillicothe, MO; background Capital: Jefferson City - Admitted to the Union in 1821. photo copyright Harry State Tree: Dogwood - State Bird: Bluebird. State Insect: Rogers; mule photo Missouri Honeybee - State Animal: Mule. Nickname: Show Me Division of Tourism State - State Dance: Squaredance. Missouri is composed of fertile farmland in the north and the rugged Ozark Mountains in the south. Historically, Missouri played a leading role as gateway to the West. The state is now a popular vacationland. It has 11 major lakes and many fishing streams, springs and caves. The Lake of the Ozarks is one of the largest man-made lakes in the world, covering over 65,000 acres. Table Rock Lake in southwest Missouri is noted for outstanding scenic beauty as well as fishing. Missouri Vacationlands." 273 6 The Show Me State Missouri Illustration showing the state outline with major cities, a n.d. Yes Missouri, United States 5.875"x4.125" color Copyright and distributed by steamboat, the Gateway Arch, a cityscape, cattle, state postcard Smith-Southwestern, Inc., flag, and more.