More Historic Photos OF Harlan Shedlock Collection
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North Side, Harlan, Iowa
Used divided back postcard, addressed to Mrs. S. G. Allen, Chicago, Ill., Mercy Hosp. #118. Postmarked at Harlan on Nov. 22, 6:30PM. Message reads: Dear Louis, I know you think I'm terrible but I am expecting Dr. Z. for Thanksgiving and this house isn't straightened yet and you know.Write and let us know often how you are. Your loving Sis, Cleo." Handwritten on the front of the card: "Give my love to Mary. How is Nora?" [?? Name difficult to read] "Marcella sends love and worries also. Want to hear from you soon."
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Night Scene, Harlan, Iowa
Used divided back postcard addressed to Mr. C. L. Swartsky, Kearney, Nebraska % Central Bank. Return header "From Harlan, IA Box 763". Postmarked at Harlan, Iowa, Jan. 24 10AM. Message reads: "Dear Lee! Well how are you ??? The folks me are all trying to have the gripp. Roy has it now I have had it and feel terrible yet. It is surely a seige [sic siege] Hans's Henry was in Chicago last week on business n is so glad to get your letter. Hope May is still doing so well she has not written for a long time. How do you like our new street lights and paving? With Love from us all, Jessie." Front of card: Night Scene, Harlan, Iowa, Copyright, 1911 J. J. Norgaard.
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Memorial Home, Harlan, Iowa
Unused divided back postcard of Memorial Home, Harlan, Iowa.
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Lovers Lane, 10th Street, looking North, Harlan, Iowa
Used divided back postcard addressed to Mrs. Hattie Waterbury, Ross, Iowa, Audubon, Iowa. Postmarked at Harlan, Iowa 1:30PM Apr. 7. Message is dated April 7, 1910 and reads: Dear Daughter, I have just been up to see Mary. I don't think she will ever see another day. She is awful bad. Mother."
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Sixth St., Harlan, Iowa
Unused divided back postcard of Sixth St., Harlan, Iowa.
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N. Side Square Looking West, Harlan, Iowa
"Fantasy" trolley, N. Side Square Looking West, Harlan, Iowa. Unused divided back postcard.
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Danish Baptist Church, Harlan, Iowa
Danish Baptist Church, Harlan, Iowa. Divided back postcard, postmarked Sep 13, 1921 5:30AM and addressed to Mrs. C. M. Therkelsen, 2928 F. St., Lincoln, Nebr. Message reads: "Harlan, Ia. 9/12/21. Dear Mother - Arrived here this P.M. from Ms. Valley. Rainey nearly all day but not very hard so could drive without much trouble. Will leave for Walnut and Oakland tomorrow. Hope you are O.K. Your son, John T."
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City Hall, Harlan, Iowa
City Hall, Harlan, Iowa. Postally unused.
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Lover's Lane, 10th Street, Looking North, Harlan, Iowa
"Lover's Lane, 10th Street, Looking North, Harlan, Iowa. Used divided back postcard, postmarked Dec. 28, 1910 6:30PM at Harlan, Iowa and addressed to Mary Elizabeth Murphy, 314 BUrlington, St., Iowa City, Iowa. Message reads: "8 P.M. Wed - Making favors for the party - will bring you one - From(?) tonite any letters only cards home. Love to all - Maud."
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Contributed by David Shedlock, 2019-2022.
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