To Be a Good Soldier

Postmarked 24 September 1951

Fort George G. Meade, Maryland

Postcard Caption:

1139: - For Meade Heights, Fort Meade, MD.

Postcard Message:

Sept 23, 1951 / Hello. / Well I arrived here 12:30 P.M. 15th. I finished processing on the 17th. Since 17th I served the Cod-- and Officers, and had one day of carpentering. They say to be a good soldier you have to learn to do everything I hope Marlene is getting along good in high school. I wish I was back in school now. So long. "Dave."

Fort Meade remains an active military base providing support to 90 partner agencies as well as military personnel and dependents. I wonder if they still have carpentry.

Giving This City the Run-Around

Postmarked 3 July 19XX

Baltimore, Maryland

Postcard Caption:

Night View of Baltimore, showing the city agleam after dark. This is the famous city where "The Star Spangled Banner" was born.

Postcard Message:

Dear Bessie and family - : / Sis, Manella, -lare, and I are really giving this city the run-around. Tell you more when I see you. / Mabel

Linen night views are among my favorite vintage postcards. I love the rich contrasting colors!

Last fall, I went to Baltimore for a quick trip to a conference. The night views were spectacular:

Twin Beds - $5.00

Dated 1 April 1953

Postcard Caption:

Aerial view of U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, showing the magnificent buildings. The most important of which is Bancroft Hall which is the largest dormitory in the world. The Severn River is shown on the right where Navy holds its "crew races."

Postcard Message:

April 1, 10:00 P.M. / Annapolis / we are at a very nice Tourist Home - twin beds - $5.00 - Left at 11:40 and arrived here at 6:00 - 246 miles - wonderful roads - N.J. Turnpike traffic  not heavy - Not tired - 30 miles to Wash - / Love, / Carrie

The President's Retreat Is in These Mountains

Postmarked 18 June 1951
Middletown, Maryland

Caption:

U.S. 40A LOOKING WEST TOWARD THE CATOCTIN MOUNTAINS IN WESTERN MARYLAND Opened late September 1947, this modern highway, between Frederick and Hagerstown, is extensively used and is the first completed development of Maryland's new highway system.

Message:

Dear G.B. / The President's retreat is in these mts. Beautiful drive. / We are leaving Wed. for Watkins Glen on to S- for Wed even, to Niagara Falls and on to Greenville for Thurs. eve. Home Friday. / Don't get behind in your work. Say "hello" to Ruth. / Love, Betsy and Harold.