1958 Christmas Letter Card D R Trevithick Postmaster Family History Ephemera
$24.86
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Discover a unique piece of mid-century American history with this original 1958 Christmas letter card. This charming ephemera offers a personal glimpse into the life of the D. R. Trevithick family, a prominent postmaster, detailing family updates, children's ages and schooling, and professional activities. The letter mentions a new car, house remodeling, and D. R. Trevithick's involvement with the National Association of Postmasters, including an upcoming convention covering Wyoming, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah state chapters. It also references work with the Utah State Tax Commission, providing rich historical context for collectors of postal history, regional Americana, or 1950s family documents.
This folded card features festive "GREETINGS of the Season" imagery with holiday snowflakes, presenting a classic 1950s design aesthetic. It's a fascinating artifact for genealogy enthusiasts, historians, or anyone interested in the daily life and professional world of a mid-20th century American family. The handwritten signature of D. R. Trevithick adds a personal touch, making this more than just a document, but a tangible connection to the past. This vintage piece provides a window into social history, regional associations, and the personal narrative of a family during the Eisenhower era.
This is addressed to Estes' sister Nora.
This item is from the family estate of Tennessee Senator Estes Kefauver. Estes also ran for President and vice President with Stevenson against Nixon/Eisenhower. At one time there was a fire in part of his childhood home. So this item may have some soot staining, discoloration/staining, creasing, has wear around the edges, may have a musty odor from storage with normal estate wear. Please see pictures/scans for more details. We have a large amount of ephemera from the Kefauver estate listed and or will be listing.
Measures approx. 4.5 by 5.5 inches
1958 Christmas Letter Card D R Trevithick Postmaster Family History Ephemera
$24.86
This folded card features festive "GREETINGS of the Season" imagery with holiday snowflakes, presenting a classic 1950s design aesthetic. It's a fascinating artifact for genealogy enthusiasts, historians, or anyone interested in the daily life and professional world of a mid-20th century American family. The handwritten signature of D. R. Trevithick adds a personal touch, making this more than just a document, but a tangible connection to the past. This vintage piece provides a window into social history, regional associations, and the personal narrative of a family during the Eisenhower era.
This is addressed to Estes' sister Nora.
This item is from the family estate of Tennessee Senator Estes Kefauver. Estes also ran for President and vice President with Stevenson against Nixon/Eisenhower. At one time there was a fire in part of his childhood home. So this item may have some soot staining, discoloration/staining, creasing, has wear around the edges, may have a musty odor from storage with normal estate wear. Please see pictures/scans for more details. We have a large amount of ephemera from the Kefauver estate listed and or will be listing.
Measures approx. 4.5 by 5.5 inches
