• National Parks History By Mail
  • National Parks History By Mail
  • National Parks History By Mail
  • National Parks History By Mail
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National Parks History By Mail

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Gift months of meticulous replicas of field notes, sketches, letters, and more from the legendary figures behind our national parks.
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  • What Makes It Uncommon
    In the words of novelist Wallace Stegner, America’s national parks are the best idea we ever had, so it’s no wonder that their backstories feature appearances from some of the country’s most renowned naturalists, politicians, and artists. This captivating subscription series delivers What Makes It Uncommoned replicas of real sketches, field notes, letters, and photos from some of the legendary figures—including Ansel Adams and Theodore Roosevelt—whose names are forever linked with the history of our national parks.

    • 6-month subscription.
    • Each month, your giftee will receive meticulous (and display-worthy) reproductions of real historical documents related to one or more of our national parks.
    • Accompanying context pages provide fascinating insight into the materials and park history.
    • The first mailing arrives via UPS to ensure swift delivery, and the following mailings arrive by USPS First Class Mail.
    • Designed and printed in Illinois.

    Giving this as a gift? Download and email, or print and give this card to your recipient to let them know their subscription is on the way.

    Made from

    recycled paper

    Measurements

    8.5" L x 11" W x .01" H

    Care

    Lay flat, keep dry .

    Notes

    Your first document will be mailed a week after placing an order. The subsequent documents will be mailed on the 15th of each month.

    For subsequent months, you will receive a monthly envelope containing a replica of a historical document. While the first letter in the series has been delivered via UPS to ensure swift delivery after purchase, each of the subsequent letters will be mailed via United States Postal Service First Class Mail.

    Please Note: Letters that have already shipped are not subject to return. If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, you can cancel your subscription at any time for a refund on the months you have not yet received.

    Item ID

    59733

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    created by Ari Siegel

    Ari Siegel has always loved how history comes alive when you approach it right. He grew up listening to stories from his WWII-veteran grandfathers, went on to work at the US Capitol, where he gave tours to guests, then gained an even deeper appreciation when he started checking out historical documents at the Library of Congress archives. With History by Mail, he hopes to share the excitement of holding something meaningful about our nation’s past in your own hands.

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