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View of a beach and the Atlantic Ocean beyond, as seen through an opening in a sand dune. Printed text on verso provides brief information about Long Island beaches. (Color)

Tourism postcard featuring a woman, whose head is exaggerated in size, getting off a train and being greeted by an enthusiastic crowd. Message and addressee information, both handwritten, on verso. (Color)

Tourism postcard with a caption that reads, “If you don’t come to Valley Stream, L.I. You’re missing the time of your life.” The words “Valley Stream” appear on a red pennant. At left, there is an image of a person riding down a dirt road in a horse…

Tourism postcard with a caption that reads, “You Can Have a Jolly Time in Roosevelt, L.I. I Know, I’ve Tried it.” The words “Roosevelt, L.I.” appear on a red and blue pennant. Also on the pennant is a photograph of a boy fishing from the shore of an…

Humorous postcard featuring an image of a man and a dog running toward a train car on the side of which is written, “Riverhead, L.I.” The full caption reads, “They say – they always come back to Riverhead, L.I.” (Color)

Humorous postcard featuring an image of a girl on a bicycle who has just passed a boy that she has knocked off his feet. Caption reads, "Dere iss a fellih vhat got der bumps in Riverhead, L.I. an’ he knows who didst it." (Color)

Tourism postcard featuring caption, an image of a young man’s head made to look as though it is growing from a flower, and an orange and blue flag on which is written, “Riverhead, L.I.” Message and addressee information, both handwritten, on verso.…

Humorous postcard featuring an illustration of man and a woman, with a train car in the background. The words “Riverhead, L.I.” are written on the side of the car. Caption reads, “Waal-I Reckon, I Aint in No Hurry to Leave.” (Color)

Photo (at left) of a man tipping his hat to three ladies seated on a fence. At right, text reads: “You’ll find us a happy bunch at Garden City. Better join us.” The words “Garden City” appear in large print on a graphic of a sign. Message and…

Views of two Sag Harbor landmarks. Pictured at left is the First Presbyterian Church (also known as the “Old Whalers’ Church”). The image at right is of the Broken Mast Monument in Oakdale Cemetery. The monument is dedicated to the Whalers of…