John Burtniak Postcard Collection

326 images (b&w and col.) mounted on 54 poster boards ; 64 x 36 cm or smaller. 4 compact disc

Postcard - Photograph postcard showing two young males and one female (all unidentified)

A postcard with a photo image of two young males and a female (all unidentified). Postcard image is stamped on rear side "C.H. Arthur, 85 St. Paul St., St. Catharines, Ont."

Postcard - My thoughts are of you

A postcard from James Ware, a male nurse in the military during the first World War, is writing to Dolly Cowan. There is a handwritten message on one side that reads: "Folkstone Oct. 23/16 Dear Dolly This is the note that I promised to write and it is a view of one of the many places I was in recently. I am feeling pretty fair at present. Hope you are well Will write again in a few days, bye x bye James"

Postcard - December

This postcard is written in french and appears to be signed by M. Berteaux.

Canada Postcard

A postcard with an illustration of a male drinking beer with several other types of alcohol surrounding him and the caption reads "The best Place in the World" referring to Canada. The United States is below the man and is described as "very dry".

Canada PostCard, 1930

A postcard from Montreal, Quebec postmarked 22 August 1930. The front of the postcard is an illustration of a male on the ground drinking out of several alcohol bottles with a sign marked "Canada". The caption reads "This place is wet and I am drinking it dry".

Postcard - "Hello Boys"

A postcard with an insect illustration wearing a top hat and suit. The handwritten note on the front reads "Don't you think that I look well and prosperous?". On the reverse of the postcard it reads "A Happy New Year", addressed to Miss M. Woodruff, 168 Ontario St., St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada. The stamp is U.S. postage and the postmark is for Grand Central Station N.Y.

Postcard - H.K. Woodruff's Residence at 168 Ontario Street, St. Catharines

A black and white postcard of H.K. Woodruff's residence at 168 Ontario Street, St. Catharines, Ontario. It is described on the reverse by R. Band in 1977.

Postcard - W.D. Woodruff Homestead, DeVeaux Hall, St. Catharines, Ontario

A black and white postcard of the W.D. Woodruff homestead, DeVeaux Hall, St. Catharines, Ontario. See reverse for note.

Postcard Addressed to Mr. Henry Woodruff

Postcard addressed to Mr. Henry Woodruff of St. Davids regarding 33 bags placed to Mr. Woodruff’s credit. The postcard is signed by John May, Aug. 6, 1883.

Postcard Addressed to Mr. H.K. Woodruff

Postcard addressed to Mr. H.K. Woodruff of St. Catharines regarding monies received from the late Sheriff Woodruff. This is signed by Richard Clark, clerk, Jan. 11, 1887.

Postcard from Jarvis, Conklin and Co. Brokers to S.D. Woodruff

Postcard from Jarvis, Conklin and Co. Brokers to S.D. Woodruff requesting the coupon for the Dennis and Griffin accounts, Aug. 27, 1883.

Postcard to S.D. Woodruff from from Jarvis, Conklin and Co.

Postcard to S.D. Woodruff acknowledging receipt of sample papers from Jarvis, Conklin and Co., Nov. 23, 1885.

Postcard to S.D. Woodruff from Jarvis-Conklin Mortgage Trust Co.

Postcard to S.D. Woodruff acknowledging the receipt of the Dennis and Conklin papers from Jarvis-Conklin Mortgage Trust Co., Feb. 4, 1887.

Postcard to S.D. Woodruff from R.J. Thompson

Postcard to S.D. Woodruff from R.J. Thompson stating that he will be in Burlington and wants to know if he can be of any service, July 30, 1880.