Abbey Road
London
London, 1973
London, 1978
Parliament Square, London 1956
St Paul’s Cathedral, 1966
Selknam Hunters
Indigenous people of Patagonia (Chile and Argentina).
Mural Escenografico – La Boca
Martin Correa Urquiza, photographer
This is a Panagra, Jet Sky Postcard from the 1960’s.
Selk’nam family with guanaco pelts
Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
Juaquin Torres García
Universalismo Constructivo, 1944
Uruguayan-Spanish artist, theorist, and author, renowned for his international impact in the modern art world. Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, his family moved to Catalonia, Spain, where his artistic journey began.
Colleccion MALBA, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Indonesian Batik patterns
The main figures of Ramayana Dance.
Djanger Dance is such interesting that some of the tourists returned with a group Djanger dancers to perform in their country.
This Balinese bridesmaid was photographed shortly after her sister was married during a ceremony held in Tahanan on Bali’s West coast.
The Balinese Barong is a mythological symbol of the forces of good in the universe.
Painting by James McIntosh Patrick
The Tay Bridge From My Studio Window (1948)
The McManus, Dundee, Scotland
A Highland Parting (1885)
Gourlay Steell (1819-1894)
The McManus, Dundee, Scotland
Mare Solemnis, 1989 by Martin Rayner
Aberdeen Art Gallery and Museum, Scotland
Riders of the Side (1911)
John Duncan (1866-1945)
The McManus, Dundee, Scotland
George Hitchcock 1850-1913, American
Maternity 1889
Aberdeen Art Gallery and Museum, Scotland
Victoria and Albert Museum, Dundee, Scotland
Overlooking the Tay Bridge
The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum
July 1971
In case you can’t tell — I’m the one in the striped shirt on the patio and I think that is Virginia (?) I’m helping with breakfast!
Love, Bill
Puerto Rico, Jan 2003
Can’t say I have actually seen this view but hey are all lovely, in the warmth and sunshine. Almost time for the wine and cheese hour and then dinner. Tomorrow lunch with Supreme Court Staff and the office reception.
Love, Tim
Meilleurs son venirs de la Mar-tinique.
Barbados, 3/25/69
We arrived here this am a bit sunburned but that will pass. Tom is sitting in the shade by the pool while I am off to work.
Love, Bill
The new Barbados Hilton, built on the site of Ft. Charles, has 158 charming guest rooms, garden cottages, and suites. Situated on this spectacular beach-front site, the hotel recaptures the old fort’s flavor through its native coral limestone structure and colonnaded courts. It is truly a hotel designed for those who appreciate and are at home with the finest.
This is a popular place, I have three postcards like this one.
January 1968
Arrived OK and met with Hardin and others tonight. Disorganization rules but perhaps all will be ok. See you soon.
Love, Bill
September 1968
We finally landed 1/2 hr. late last night – then to a nice small dinner party where they had a 3 week old baby boy. I’m going to Dr. with his parents for a check this am, then to their house for lunch. The weather is beautiful. Pool looks great!
Love, Va
January 1969
Had a nice flight over. That is really the way to come. Hans is here and we will have dinner tonight at Jim & Suzy’s. It is warm and delightful here. I’m going for a swim now!!
Love, Bill
March 2001
I have returned to Ithaca (& we got upgraded to 1st class on one of the flights, which was lovely!) – it is cold and snowy. It rained and was windy the first 2.5 days of our trip which was hard especially for Dave, since the fishing was very bad. We were watching the weather channel religiously. Then we had lovely weather the last 2.5 days and were staying at an incredible resort/casino/waterpark/outdoor aquarium – so we had plenty of fish to see, and enough sun to tan and play in the ocean. All of the buildings were cement, but painted lovely colors. I hope you are both well.
Much love, Allie
Vibrant color, Bahamian shutters, and tropical flora create a palette of color that is pleasure to the eye and soul. Photo by Linda M. Huber
I have yet to see anyone doing any of these things, but we haven’t had too much time to just wander… We have gone to an authentic Bahamian dinner at a nearby bar, and also have gone horseback riding. It has been a very fun trip so far, with only a few rainy days. I have seen many beautiful flowers, birds and coral. Hope all is well…
Love, Valerie
Left: A local wood carver hard at work. Center: Making a model boat out of shells. Right: Palm fronds are stripped and dried before platting, to make straw articles for the famous Bahamian straw market.
Grand Cayman, November 1996
Been here – done this now! Good trip – real warm. Did I have to say that? Bus ready to leave – please share with Jean.
Aloha, Kay
St Maarten, Netherland Antilles, 1965
Port of Spain, Trinidad, West Indies
Puerto Rico, November 1968
All goes well – not exciting and I’m glad I decided to go to Tobago rather than stay for all of conf. Weather is good – Suzy here with Jim but not Jaime – see you Fri.
Love, Bill
El Morro Castle, one of the oldest Spanish fortresses in the New World
Mt Nebo – Siyaha. the Baptistry Chapel, 597 AD.
The Roman Amphitheater — Amman
Amman 1982
Hi – This is a lovely little city with Roman ruins thru-out. This amphitheater is sometimes used for concerts even now! I actually was on the Mt. today where Moses saw the Holy land and is buried. Saw the Dead Sea, almost to Jerusalem. It is cold. 3 degrees C. when we landed. But warm in the sun. We go on an agriculture tour tomorrow to Jordan River valley, then leave on Sun. – me to Haag, B to Kenya and Malawi. Great Trip! — Love, Va.
The Hague, Feb, 1982
Hi
This is one of the many mosaics beautifully preserved in Jordan. Twas good visiting with you last week, hope the snow is abating. Yesterday the 2 Alicias and I went up north of Amsterdam to the Frisian Floral Fair and it was just fantastic. This whole building filled with flowers — mostly bulbs (tulips, crocus, daffodils) in every color of the rainbow (even black tulips!). We bought some sprouted bulbs to plant in pots inside which should bloom in 6 wks — we hope! Bill is due on Tuesday, we go to the St Martins in the Field concert in Amsterdam that nite. It is still hold here.
Love, Va
February, 1982
Hi
I’ve just come from the top of the Mt. where Moses was buried and saw the Dead Sea from there. I’ve got to read my bible when I get home!! Such a nice young college prof. has been “sightseeing” me and I’ve learned much from her. It is a lovely little city with an almost perfect climate (tho a bit chilly this morn.) built on hills with terrific views. I go home on Sun., Bill to Africa.
Love, Va.
The New Otani 10-acre Classical Japanese Garden
Tokyo, Japan
The Imperial Hotel, Tokyo
The Imperial Hotel, built by Frank Loyd Wright, opened in 1923. It was demolished in 1968 and replaced by a high rise structure. My family stayed there in 1959, when we were on our way from Burma to the United States.
This postcard was written to my grandmother from some friends of hers traveling in Asia in August, 1961. I think the stamp is pretty cool.
I arrived here in this fabulous city of Tokyo after very pleasant jet air rides (without incident). Bob and I are enjoying our visit here very much and we’ll fly on to Taiwan a couple of days. The Japanese people are busy, clean and well dressed in American styles mostly. The children are adorable. The traffic is terrific and fast! We walked along the Ginza last night – it is hot but everyone fans – and doesn’t seem to mind it. Even the men use fans. We have rooms in the new part of this hotel.
Best wishes, Cornelia
Kyoto, Japan
Enjoying a Cool at the Ryogoku-bashi Bridge by Utamaro Kitagawa (1753-1806), Ukiyoe A Series of Six Pictures
1971
We have been in Nara for a week in a stunning Japanese style room. Asian Education Conference. Am deep in the writings of the Buddha.
The Buddha of Kamakura – built in 1252, is the largest Buddha next to the Buddha in Nara. IT is well known as a “handsome” Buddha.
A thousand and one images of Buddha at Sanjusangendo Hall, Kyoto. (Actually this is the temple of Rengeō-in.
This main hall dates back to 1266 and these figures are standing Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy (Avalokiteshvara).)
1984
You should come to visit Japan as holiday with your wife. My family can speak English. You are welcome.
Best wishes, Yoshi
1992
Greetings
We are knee deep in pink and white cherry blossoms speeding on to Kyoto to see the last of them as well as the countryside – Erik and Kilena have an enormous modern apt., an all white kitchen I would kill for. Have done lots of sightseeing – no end to Tokyo so no rest for the weary but we are having a marvelous time. Weather is sunny in 70’s perfect. We both send love,
Gunta
The world fastest “bullet train” on the New Tokaido Line Shizuoka.
September 1978
Enroute Tokyo. I just lost a day in crossing the Intl. Date Line. Maybe someday I can make it up. I doubt that I will get to Nikko to see this shrine on the trip but we have a picture of you there. Hope you got your auto insurance ok.
Love, Bill
February 1970
Singapore
We got this card on the airplane yesterday – we are Not in Tokyo. Singapore is a lovely city – we toured it today and will take a tour of the harbor in the morning. It is one of the largest shipping harbors in the world. Off to Indonesia tomorrow aft – again on JAL. Bill had a nice Bday yesterday – dinner and dancing in the eve!
Love, Mom
Tokyo – the beauty of Japan caresses you… as gently as Empress service takes you there.
@1960’s
Kunimatsu Dressmaking School, 1952
Yoshio Hayakawa, Japanese, born 1917
Hamal Mosque, Mitsiwa, Ethiopia
October, 1980
We are going to Alem Maya University today. Will fly to Dire Dawa and car will meet us and we will drive back, returning on Monday.
All going well, team gets along well. I probably am taking more of lead than I should but that’s my style. Weather perfect here . Hope all will with you.
Love, Bill
Monk from monastery of Debra Dam, Ethiopia
January 1966
It was nice to hear from you. Pep is leading an Agriculture Edu. mission of FAO at the request of the Ethiopian govt. Thanks again for pulling him out of the Univ. of Minnesota. He said in 1958 if they had asked him to do what he is doing now he wouldn’t be able to without his experiences. It’s summertime here. I’m enjoying the weather, relaxing and having a wonderful holiday. The people are friendly. It is so different from other places.
Love, Pep and Ay
1986
I arrived on schedule and was met at airport. Got a couple hours sleep at hotel in London and have had a nap today. Will go to the World Bank, Res. Rep’s home tonight and have tomorrow to read and relax before starting schedule on Monday. Weather is just like Mpls. Very nice.
Love, Bill
Oct 1989
All goes well here, I will fly to Dire Dawa tomorrow to visit the Alemaya agricultural university and then return by car. A four day trip.
Later a four day trip to the Southern part of the country.
Love, Bill
1985
Greetings from Addis! I hope your trip to California and the cruise were wonderful!!
Will see you soon!
Love, Bill
May 1986
I had my first meetings today and all went well. I am well received. Starting tomorrow I will start visiting research stations and will be traveling until Saturday.
For now, Love, Bill
October, 1986
I had a good trip to the East and this weekend will travel to the South Central region. Weather is very nice!
Saw lots of camels on the trip east. After the 1st of Nov. we will be in Addis for the balance of our time here.
Love, Bill
St Andrew’s alley, Assisi
Ceiling of the presbyterian, San Vitale, Ravenna
Cavalieri Hilton
…minutes from the heart of Rome, with a unique view from the magnificent 15 acres estate on Monte Mario.
Villa Carlotta on Lake Como, Italy
Genoa
January 1973
We are in Genoa waiting for the train to take us on our way to St Raphael, France. This is such an interesting city – walked down to the docks yesterday aft. and saw the huge ships coming and going. Just great! Everybody seems to be getting along fine – so far!! Steve even told Va. he was glad he had come!!!! We hated to leave Switzerland – it is so beautiful.. but every new thing we see is great!! Food is good. The kids have lived on spaghetti!! They love it!
Love, Jean
The Coliseum, Rome, 1973
Lago Maggiore, 1976
This is where Pa has finally returned to! This is all we see from the windows of the house – quite unbelievable! The water is a little cold for me but the weather is good. Warmest greetings to you.
Lanna
Florence, 1969
Piazza Signoria e Loggia dell Orcagna
I love this piazza. Spent many hours there.
San Rafael, France
June 1973
We are here in a nice hotel right on a truly beautiful beach. We spent from 8:30 am till about 3 pm on the train from Genoa – thru Monte Carlo – along the mediterranean. very impressive. We’ll be here 2 days so can rest and enjoy the beach and beauty. All ok.
Love, Dede
Rome, 1968
We arrive Saturday night in Rome after a lovely drive through the south of France. Rome is incredible beautiful and we are very happy with Eduardo’s family and my sister. I hope everything is all right in Mexico. How was Tom’s graduation? Give my regards to Bill when he comes back. My sister is very busy with her exams but I hope she will be finished on Friday.
Love, Stella
Venice, June 1968
After some delay getting visas for Hungary in Rome, we came to this beautiful Venice – crowded with German tourists. Will take the train for Budapest tomorrow morning; Sheila will come along for four or five days and then fly back to Mexico via London. Hope your African safari went all well!
Best Regards, Stella
Florence, August, 1984
Rome, August, 1972
Dear Friends
It is hard to believe I’m in Italy – we flew over to be with Gay on her 2 weeks vacation after working at the US Embassy for a month – Rome is a fabulous city with its ruins, museums, parks, fountains, pines, etc. We drove to Florence yesterday and it is a most interesting historical city also. We are going to Venice before flying back to Washington together.
Best wishes
Ravenna, S. Apollinare Nuovo, mosaic 6th century
Christ separating the sheep from the goats
Ravenna, S. Vitale, mosaic 6th century
The sacrifice of Abel and Melchisedec
February 1970
Dear K
We are having a great time here in Fiji. the beach and everything are just great. No waves for surfing but the water is just right. Why don’t you phone us some evening soon after we get home – or Va will call you.
Love, Bill
Elizabeth. Dressed in her Sunday best, Elizabeth finds pleasure in picking and displaying Hibiscus flowers.
July 1982
Dear Kathy
This is my fourth trip to Fiji and I expect to be back here one more time this year. So I must like it, which I do. On this trip I’ll visit the main parts I haven’t visited before.
See you soon.
Love, Bill
Vani – Portrait of an old Fijian lady from Moturiki Island, Fiji
July 1982
All goes well, some of us are off to Vanuatu and Taveuni tomorrow for a week. We have had rain every day so no tennis. We are hopeful that when we come together again o the 27th that the sun will appear.
Love, Bill
The Ratu – A Fijian chief in full traditional ceremonial dress made of masa (tapa cloth)
April, 1981
I did not get a chance to visit this island this trip but it is the one I visited by sailing ship in 1970.
Fiji is very nice! I would like to come back and spend a holiday here.
Love, Bill
16 km south west of Lautoka, Treasure Island is casual elegance in lush, tropical surroundings. Ultra-modern Fijian accommodation with private beach and lagoon view.