Grand Canyon of Arizona, "In the Ole Southwest", circa 1940

Subjects: Mountains & Hills National & State Parks
Card type: Linen
Date: c. 1930 (White Border)

Back of Grand Canyon of Arizona, "In the Ole Southwest", circa 1940, c. 1930 linen postcard — Back

About this postcard

A view into the Grand Canyon from the rim, framed by a gnarled tree trunk and green foliage in the foreground, with the canyon's red and purple layered walls receding into the distance. The card labels the scene "Grand Canyon of Arizona — In the Ole Southwest." The Grand Canyon, carved by the Colorado River in northern Arizona, was proclaimed a national monument in 1908 and became a national park in 1919; by the linen-postcard era it was one of the most photographed scenic wonders in the United States.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

on way back. Eri Dear Florence - Ha we are sending ear-rings & buttons. Kept [illegible] for fireplace. I think the ear rings were large, smallest they had. They are excellent so if we should get out there again do you want us to get a pr. [illegible] here? You are always needing gifts. Glad for your card. When the boys grades would be all right. Mum does go Jack: glad you can do some sewing. How are the fellows at ch. are good. Any more 'prospects' as to the station? Hope your weather stays moderate. I meant to put in a B'day card, forgot.

PostmarkedTucson, AZ, January 31, 1954, 16:30

Addressed to

Mrs. Paul S. Edwards

904 Northwestern Dr., Storm Lake, IA

Postcard record

Postmarked	January 31, 1954, 16:30, Tucson, AZ
Publisher	Tucson News Agency
Series	81
Condition	Very good
Place addressed	Mrs. Paul S. Edwards, 904 Northwestern Dr., Storm Lake, IA
Place depicted	Grand Canyon, AZ
Stamp	1c George Washington, green, perforated on all sides
Notes	Linen-textured stock with visible crosshatch weave; thin white margin at top edge; printed card number 81 at upper right. Postmark: TUCSON ARIZ JAN 31 4:30 PM 1954. Divided-back Tichnor linen card with 1¢ Washington stamp; light edge wear and minor toning.

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Grand Canyon of Arizona, "In the Ole Southwest", circa 1940, postcard, c. 1930. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/grand-canyon-of-arizona-in-the-ole-southwest-circa-1940. Accessed October 25, 2026.