The collections that I enjoy must are cards between a sailor and his loved ones at home.  Sometimes for the whole cruise and other times, like this, a few cards here and there.

This group of postcards were written from Joe Hrabak, USS Missouri to his sister May, in Cleveland, Ohio.  They extend from late in the cruise to after the cruise.  

At left, a postcard from Amoy, China, two singing girls, but, I would image it represents the relationship this brother and sister enjoyed.  (Select image to see back of card.)

Purnell, Auckland, NZ

"Had a fine time here and hopping you are well and happy."  Joe sent a nice card showing the cabel card traveling through Auckland.

Piree, Greece

A difficult port visit to find cards, this view of the harbor of Piree was sent by Joe on the day before he departed.  

Smyrne, Turkey

"we will leave Turkey tomorrow and go to Maraco Africa where we stay for about 7 days.  the place with the "X" is the place we landed when we went ashore.  We had pretty fine times but couldn't speak to the people very good so give the bunch my best regards.

from Joe"  

Back Home.  A group of cards from Joe with ship's cancellations from Charlestown, Boston and New York.