LAL02-2. Latin American Library - Image Archive - Postcard Series

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Late 19th century.  Ethnographic views of Indians of Argentina, notably from the Tierra del Fuego, the Chaco Central, and the province of Jujuy.

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1915-1916. Postcards published by Kavanaugh's War Postals depicting scenes from the U.S.-Mexico border conflict, with some action shots of both sides including troops of Pancho Villa.

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1981. Series of 12 black and white postcards of modern architecture from cities all over Brazil. Postcards are interior and exterior shots by Brazilian photographers Cristianao Mascaro, Luiz Carlos Felizardo, and Vilma Slomp. from several Brazilian cities.

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20th century. Growing collection of postcards (color and grayscale) from countries of Central America displaying themes of 20th century life including urban and rural living, urban and natural landscapes, architecture, indigenous people, and festivals. 184 total pieces.

Scope and Contents 1908-1995. 395 vintage postcards of various cities from throughout Colombia: Barranquilla, Bogotá, Bucaramanga, Buenaventura, Cali, Cartagena, Honda, Manizales, Medellin, Pamplona and Popayán are some of the cities that can be found in the collection. The collection includes a variety of picture postcards produced by multiple publishers, including J.V. Mogollón and Tichnor Bros. in the United States; and E. V. Sperling, Leipzig. The postcards collectively feature scenes in black and white...

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1930-2000. Color and black and white postcards of early and mid-twentieth century Cuba. Many of the postcards reproduce lithographs of colonial Havana, street scenes, daily life, resorts, hotels, plantations, and the countryside. Portraits are also present, including political figures like Che Guevara and Fidel Castro.

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c. 1950. 19 color and black and white postcards of archaeological sites in Mexico and views of people and places in Peru and Trinidad.

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1900-1915. 34 black and white vintage postcards of people and places in providing images of late 19th-early 20th century life in Peru and Ecuador.

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1905-1913. 56 vintage postcards, mostly in color, originally assembled in an album, with views of Panama and the Canal Zone, Costa Rica, including San José and Limón, and Belize/British Honduras.

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1908-1925. 179 vintage postcards, mostly black and white, that were originally assembled in four album according to the following subjects: 1) Puerto Barrios, Escuintla, coffee production and rural scenes; 2) Guatemala City; 3) Antigua; and 4) Mayas. Many of the images were taken by Valdeavellano. Several have the signature of Lilly de Jongh Osborne.

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15 postcards of Guatemala, generally grouped according to date or place. Includes views of Guatemala City, Antigua, etc.

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Set of picture postcards in black and white and color, principally of Havana, Cuba, but also of the Canary Islands, Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, Taxco, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.

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1992. Black and white photomechanical reproductions of photographs of urban scenes in Chile by several photographers, published by the Centro de Difusión y Estudios de la Fotografía.

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1900-1950s. Black and white and colored postcards of Mexico acquired from a variety of sources and generally grouped according to date or place. Includes views of Mexico City, Teotihuacán, Taxco, and other notable locations.

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1950-2000. Color and black and white postcards of principal cities, archaeological sites, tourist venues, and landscapes from almost every state of the Republic of Mexico. Yucatán and Mexico City are the more highly represented locales. Postcards are arranged by state.

Content Description c.1920-1959. 50 postcards in black and white and in color depicting the presence of several Catholic missionary societies and their various activities with indigenous peoples in the countries of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Bolivia, Chile, Brazil, and Argentina of South America. The vast majority are photomechanical prints of photographs and a few reproduce artistic renderings of indigenous people. Many of the scenes document the costumes, customs, and material culture of numerous...

Scope and Contents This collection consists of reprints (made in 1999) of 21 postcards of the "Morro do Castelo" section of Rio de Janeiro which was demolished to build the 1922 Exhibition to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Brazilian independence. These photographs were taken by Mala and Marc Ferrez. Each photograph includes a detailed commentary concerning the history of the site or building shown. The collection includes a 1 page preface, a 2 page historical introduction, a 1 page bibliography, a single...

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1960s Single color postcard with split-image layout titled, "Greeting from New Orleans, Louisiana." Image on the left, the New Orleans Trade Mart building on Canal Street; on the right, view of Canal Street looking north from the International Trade Mart building. Distributed by Express Publishing Company, Inc.

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Postcards produced by various agencies of the Sandinista government of Nicaragua, including views of revolutionary slogans on billboards, and one Solentiname painting.

Scope and Contents 1900-1950.  532 vintage postcards of various urban and rural places from throughout Panamá and the Canal Zone.  The collection incudes a variety of picture postcards produced by multiple publishers, including I.L. Maduro, Jr., Leighton & Valentine Co., Kraemer Art Co., C.L. Chester, Foto Flatau, Vibert & Dixon, and Albert Lindo Publishers. The postcards collectively feature scenes in black and white, hand-colored, and in color photography.  They illustrate early 20th century daily...

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Postcards showing the destruction in Guatemala City after the earthquakes of December 25 and 29, 1917; and January 24, 1918. Also includes photoprints of postcards of Guatemala as early as 1875.

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Approximately 4,000 picture postcards from throughout Latin America sent to Hilton and radio station KGEI of San Francisco, California, sponsor of a short-wave program, "La Universidad del Aire." Includes small photographs and personal cards sent to Hilton.

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Black and white and color postcards of Tegucigalpa and other towns in Honduras. Several have been mailed including some to author Lucila Gamero de Medina.

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Black and white and color postcards principally from Mexico, including views of the frescos of Diego Rivera, J. Clemente Orozco, and David Alfaro Siqueiros. Also includes views of Oaxaca, Monte Albán, Puebla, and Mazatlán, Mexico, and of Spain, Colombia, Guatemala, and Honduras.

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c.1940s Colored, embroidered postcards of Spanish costumes representing different regions of Spain. Miscellaneous views.

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Color postcards of Venezuela with views of Caracas, Yanoama (Guaica) Indians, Angel Falls, and folk dancers called "Los diablos danzantes.