Just wanted to share a few bits of information that I have discovered while researching some of my family history. (As it specifically relates to these postcards.)
I now know for certain, that these postcards are from Okemah, Oklahoma. The basketball photos are from between 1914 and 1919, and the Farnum mark in the lower corner, is the designation of the photographer that took the pic, and printed the post cards. That's where it gets somewhat more interesting as well. G.H. Farnum that took the pics, and produced the postcards in Okemah, Ok also has several postcards displayed in the Library of Congress. One of which is considered one of the most rare real photo/postcards ever taken. It is thought to be, the only known photo/postcard of a lynching of a female to ever be found. (Nelson Lynching of 1911.) A very infamous/controversial, very dark day in Oklahomas history.
Either way, I thought Id share, as more info come to light.
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