February 5, 2016
J. Giraud Fils Perfume Labels: Beauty for Eyes and the Nose
As a lover of all things related to old typography, I have to ask: How could I not have known about Jean Giraud Fils before now?!
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February 2, 2016
Thank you, authors
During the last couple of weeks, I’ve been double-checking sources cited in the manuscript. READ MORE
January 15, 2016
Words of wisdom from a 94-year-old veteran
Last evening, I attended one of the Dr. Harold Deutsch World War II History Roundtable events at Fort Snelling. READ MORE
December 25, 2015
December 25, 1944: “I trust all the family had a Merry Xmas”
December 25, 1944
France
No. 42
My darling wife,
It is Xmas day, and as far as the Army is concerned everything has been done possible to make it pleasantREAD MORE
December 24, 2015
December 24, 1943: “Two of these Christmas Eves have passed since I first left home…”
Dearest Mary,
This evening I felt an occasion to be spent at something other than work, so for the first time in a week I am here in my Nissen Hut before “lights out.”READ MORE
December 21, 2015
Greeting Cards, Paris 1944
I adore these cards. The illustrations are filled with playful whimsy and delightful design elements. READ MORE
December 18, 2015
Year Book of Type 2
I was thrilled to get a package from Germany today. Inside was a hard-bound copy of “Year Book of Type 2,” edited by Slanted. READ MORE
November 29, 2015
WWII Relève Propaganda Posters
By the summer of 1942, large numbers of working-age German men had been transferred to the eastern or western fronts to fight. This resulted in increased vacancies at factories and mines at the very point in time when more laborers were needed to support the German war industry.
November 17, 2015
To Paris, With Love
A note from Carolyn: Louise Dillery was one of two individuals who translated Marcel’s letters into English. When I asked what she would say to people in her beloved Paris following last week’s attack, she wrote the following, and wanted me to help get her message out:READ MORE
November 3, 2015
A polite dismissal
Most often, the pieces of handwritten ephemera I collect have to do with serious topics: war, legal contracts, pleas for emergency assistance.
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November 1, 2015
Thank you to the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society
Last Thursday evening, I had the honor of sharing Marcel’s story to 90 people at the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society annual meeting. READ MORE
October 24, 2015
I.O.U. Eye Candy
Before credit cards, merchants would obtain “assurance” slips noting the client agreed to pay in 30 or 60 days, or some other agreed-upon schedule.