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SUSAN-004 Front

  • Ezra Meeker, Washington pioneer and original traveler of the Oregon Trail in 1852, is shown here re-crossing the trail in 1910 to raise commemorative monuments along the way. Meeker's wagon is far off on the plain, while Meeker himself travels ahead on foot. The Snake River is just visible at left.
  • Printed on front: A sage plain, Snake River, Idaho. 1910.

SUSAN-006 Back

Printed on back: This remarkable nice view, one of many hundreds taken, shows the fine details of the wagon better than usual, even to the linch pin, if the reader will look closely; the famous hub (front wheel) that did service across the Plains 58 years ago is here seen set "sound as a dollar."

SUSAN-009 Front

  • Elk photographed in three different settings: by a river, in a forested area, and near the mountains. Decorative artwork scrolls around the photos.
  • Printed on front: Elk in Native State

SUSAN-011 Front

  • Jim, a Scotch collie, accompanied Ezra Meeker on at least the first of his two rigorous wagon re-crossings of the Old Oregon Trail between 1906-1912. These trips were undertaken to raise commemorative markers along the way.
  • Printed on front: Jim.

SUSAN-013 Back

Printed on back: Standing upon a solid stone foundation, built of six varieties of native wood, furniture finished inside, heavily sanded in oil outside, barring accidents, this residence will remain for centuries.

SUSAN-015 Front

  • Two faintly discernible sets of wagon tracks pass through a barren stretch of prairie.
  • Printed on front: View on the Oregon Trail near Thirty Two Mile Creek Crossing: Nebraska.

SUSAN-016 Back

Printed on back: But few of the graves on the Plains have been preserved. A sypathetic pioneer settlement of a later date have cared for this one although the history of it comes down as a legend- in fact lost. Ezra Meeker addressing the pioneers; Neb., 1910.

SUSAN-017 Front

  • Portrait of Washington pioneer Ezra Meeker resting beside his wagon during the first of his two re-crossings of the Old Oregon Trail. This journeys took place between 1906-1912, with the purpose of marking the trail before it was lost, and placing commemorative monuments along the way for its original pioneers. Meeker's dog, Jim, can be seen lying at the far left of the photo. The man at the right is Meeker's driver, William Mardon, who has been painted out of other editions of this post card.
  • Printed on front: Nooning.

SUSAN-019 Front

  • Washington pioneer Ezra Meeker's ox team steadily pull his covered wagon along the Old Oregon Trail, past a group of curious onlookers. This photo was probably taken near the end of the first of Meeker's commemorative re-crossings of the trail, from 1906-1908, and then again from 1910-1912. The trips were undertaken to preserve the trail and raise monuments to its original pioneers. A banner on the side of the wagon, barely legible in the photo, appears to mark his progress on the journey.
  • Printed on front: Way down in Old Missouri.

SUSAN-020 Back

Printed on back: This wonderful land mark could be seen long distances before the growth of timber in the North Platte Valley. Seen in mirage 50 miles away in 1852.

SUSAN-024 Back

Printed on back: Business was suspended, a speech called for and loudly acclaimed by the brokers and multitude:- one of those places harder to get out of than to get into, but bay the help of two policemen a way was opened.

SWASON-001 Front

  • Rare wooden Tacoma postcard. Most likely produced as a promotional item for the area, it highlights the region's many recreational activities and close proximity to the mountain.
  • Printed on front: Come to Tacoma Heart of the Evergreen, Playground, Gateway to Rainier National Park

SWASON-001 Back

Printed on back: Tacoma Invites You Date___ Greetings! This is a year 'round play-ground----a great place to spend your next vacation. I am inviting you.

TACOMA ART CARDS-003 Front

  • Artist John Carlton features Larry Anderson's statue symbolizing the lumberman's contribution to the devolpment of Tacoma that stands at Fireman's Park.
  • Printed on front: Tacoma Smells Like Tree Spirit

TACOMA ART CARDS-007 Back

  • Printed on back: Tacoma Leaps! Art and Water at the Pierce Transit Plaza, Tacoma, WA
  • Picture Tacoma Artist's Postcard Project; Image copyright Mick Klass-www.mickklassphoto.com
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