A rare and intact Edwardian era personal travel archive from Pensacola, Florida, dated 1911.
This grouping includes an original handwritten letter postmarked Pensacola, Florida, March 9, 1911, its original mailing envelope, and a matching set of original small format photographs taken during the same trip.
The letter provides thoughtful firsthand commentary on travel, climate, and daily life, offering valuable historical context that directly complements the photographic material.
The photographs measure approximately 2.5 x 4.25 inches and show men and women in period Edwardian dress enjoying leisure time along a sandy shoreline. Wooden pavilion style structures appear in multiple views, consistent with early 20th century coastal resort architecture. The images capture informal social interaction rather than formal portraiture, enhancing their documentary value.
All materials were preserved together and clearly relate to the same journey. No speculative identification of individuals or precise locations is made beyond what is supported by the correspondence and postmark.
- Date: 1911
- Geographic context: Pensacola, Florida area
- Photograph size: Approximately 2.5 x 4.25 inches
- Material: Original photographs and handwritten correspondence
- Historical focus: Edwardian social life and early Florida travel
An exceptional primary source grouping for collectors of Florida history, early amateur photography, and personal travel archives.
