Postcards

Relate briefly the story of the beginning of the postcards in your country.

How was your country’s postal system affected by the coming of postcards?

What are the mailing rates for postcards and letters in your country?

What is the term used in your country for postcards collecting?

Give a brief description of each of the following eras of postcards:

• a.

  Pre-postcard era

• b.

  Pioneer era

• c.

  Private mailing card era

• d.

  Undivided back era

• e.

  Divided back era

• f.

  Early modern era (White Border)

• g.

  Linen card era

• h.

  Photo chrome era

Briefly describe each type of postcards:

• a.

  View cards

• b.

  Greeting cards

• c.

  Historical cards

• d.

  Art cards

• e.

  Photographic cards

Show and label a picture of a postcard from each of the above eras.

Have some knowledge of preserving postcards.

Make a collection of at least 50 postcards. (No two postcards alike.) Your collection MUST include the following:

• a.

  Begin your arrangement with a postcard of a religious nature

• b.

  Postcards from at least 10 states/provinces/countries

• c.

  Postcards from at least 2 other countries that are not your own

Arrange the collection of postcards in a suitable display and display at a pathfinder’s event.

How were greetings sent in Biblical times? 2 Cor 13:13, Phil 4:21 or 2 John 13.

Have the basic Postcard Honor.

How is the history of your city or state/province/region told in postcards? Collect postcards (or pictures of postcards) that illustrate events or distinctive scenery found in your area.

Explain what you have done to preserve your postcards. (Postcards from the basic honor)

What is the latest development in postcards?

What are the present regulations for sending custom made postcards through your local post office and getting the postcard rate?

Make a collection of at least 150 postcards. (No two postcards alike.) Your collection should include the following:

• a.

  At least two postcards depicting significant historical or cultural heritage in your area/region.

• b.

  Postcards from at least different 20 states/providences/countries.

• c.

  At least 25 cards on the same theme (mountains, beaches, waterfalls, travel, religious, seasons, sports, animals, hobbies, art, et Al.)

Do two of the following:

• a.

  Create your own postcards. Mail five of your personally created postcards in order to encourage someone.

• b.

  Copy a map of U.S. and/or world map showing where your postcards are from and display at an event. Display your postcards of your choice topic. (You do not need to display the entire 150 postcards)

• c.

  Create a game using postcards as game pieces

• d.

  Create a digital album or media presentation that illustrates the history or scenery of the cards in your collection (minimum 30) in more detail