By: Lauren Gray, Head of Reference
Share the gift of history this holiday season.
Day 3: Greeting cards
(Part of the 12 Days of Archives DIY Series)
Nothing says a socially distant “hello” like sending greeting cards. Before the advent of e-mail, faxes, and Facebook, greeting cards were a popular means of expressing affection and remembrance between friends and family. You can’t shake a pencil in the archives without finding a stylish salutation, and many were lovingly handmade by their senders.
This project is as easy as can be. Pick some quality paper (we like linen), print your image on half of the page, fold the paper in half, trim it down to size, and poof! Holiday card! (Just don’t ask us how to make the envelope…) Add a personalized note and dig out your address book. Want to make it more festive for the holidays? Sprinkle a little glitter inside. We’re sure your relatives will thank you later.
Amelia Earhart had holiday spirit – now you can too with a flyby, socially distant holiday greeting this year!
The Little Black Dress, as timeless as Champagne bubbles and holiday parties. Perfect for your New Year’s greetings.
Our suggested text for this holiday card:
Greetings from Kansas!
Wish you were here,
But we’ll see you next year!