Cowboys of the Old West

This real photo postcard dates from 1904 -1918. Scratched into the negative on the left is “Stars at stampede Havre.” On the right of the boy is “Mathison”. I can’t make out the first name. On the right of the man is “Jack Mabee”. Jack Mabee and his close friend “Long George Francis” organized (and performed in) the Great Northern Montana Stampede. In 1917, Long George became an outlaw and was known as the Montana Outlaw. He was convicted of cattle rustling and horse thievery. He was one of the last cowboys of the old west who was loved and known as a genuine folk hero in Montana. I wonder if the photographer in the background is the one who took the photo. 

The Vagabonds visit President Coolidge

President Calvin Coolidge is pictured here with his father, Colonel John Calvin Coolidge, Sr., Henry Ford, and Thomas Edison. The real photo postcard was taken in 1924 during one of the most famous visits to the President’s home in Plymouth Notch, Massachusetts.

Pictured in photo: President Calvin Coolidge (second from left) his father, Colonel John Calvin Coolidge, Sr., (far left), Henry Ford (second from right), and Thomas Edison (far right)

Ford, Edison, and Henry Firestone (not pictured) were on the camping journey together. Their camping trips are widely credited with initiating recreational car travel.

After autographing the maple bucket, shown in the middle of the photo, President Coolidge gave it to Henry Ford. The bucket was owned by the President’s great-great-grandfather.

When I purchased this card, I had no idea who these men were until after I completed my research. This historical treasure was purchased at the Tropical Postcard Club Show for $1.

BRADLEY'S FALLS & GREEN RIVER NARROWS, SALUDA,NC

Reedy River Falls Greenville South Carolina

Easley South Carolina 1917 main street

biltmore house 1896

When this postcard was sent in 1906 the Vanderbilts were still living in the home. I wonder if Daisy paid them a visit

FDR home Hyde Park, New York

The two real photo postcards I believe date sometime between 1945 and 1950. I conclude this because the photos were taken inside FDR’s home which became a National Historic Site in 1945 and the Ekc stamp box was in use from 1930 to1950.

Foreign view May 15,1919

Foreign view

Camp Kilmer N.J. Feb 11, 1943