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Collection c00011 - Martin Berman Postcard collection

Title and statement of responsibility area

Title proper

Martin Berman Postcard collection

General material designation

  • Graphic material

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Reference code

c00011

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Edition statement

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Physical description

27 volumes (5200 postcards)

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Name of creator

Biographical history

Martin Berman grew up in Winnipeg but moved to Toronto to raise his family. He collected his first postcard on March 15, 1985. His goal was to collect postcards of Winnipeg and rural Manitoba.

Custodial history

Donated to the City of Winnipeg Archives by the Berman family, PR2016-10.

Scope and content

Collection consists of postcards of Winnipeg and rural Manitoba between 1900 and 1940.

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Physical condition

Good condition, preserved in proper archival sleeves.

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Arrangement

The collection is grouped by subject.

Language of material

  • English

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Availability of other formats

Part of this collection is available in digital format and accessible online through the Winnipeg Public Library's Past Forward website.

Restrictions on access

There are no restrictions on access to these records.

Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication

Researchers are responsible for observing Canadian copyright restrictions.

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No further accruals are expected.

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Legacy Identifier

c0011

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cowa

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