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http://californiazephyr.org/
The California Zephyr Museum Online preserves the history, artifacts, and photographs related to the iconic California Zephyr passenger train, covering railroads like the Denver & Rio Grande Western, Western Pacific, and Chicago Burlington & Quincy. With exhibits, a photo archive, a resource library, and historical information about Zephyrettes, this site is a dedicated online museum for railroad enthusiasts and train history buffs.
http://numismalink.com/
Numismalink is a curated web directory created by Andrew W. Pollock III, cataloging high-quality internet resources on rare coins, medals, tokens, and paper money. It stands out for its comprehensive links to world mints, numismatic societies, bibliographies, and educational sites, making it an essential reference for serious coin collectors and researchers.
http://historicalartmedals.com/
Benjamin Weiss presents his personal collection of over 500 historical and commemorative medals spanning the 16th through 19th centuries, covering both European and American examples with images, descriptions, and scholarly historical commentary. The site also features original essays and free e-books by Weiss on topics such as the medallic history of slavery, religious intolerance, and the War of 1812's impact on Native American nations.
https://nullbrook.org/
The Nullbrook Found Media Archive is a sprawling personal collection of scanned books, old photographs, collectibles, and disks sourced from flea markets, antique fairs, and estate sales across the United States and beyond. Browseable by decade or by acquisition lot, the archive documents dozens of finds from venues like the Berkeley Flea Market, De Anza Flea Market, and even international trips to Hong Kong and Saigon.
https://australian-postcard-society.com/
The Australian Postcard Society Inc. is an Adelaide-based club founded in 2009 for enthusiasts who collect and study postcards, affiliated with the South Australian Philatelic Council. The site offers membership information, meeting schedules, research articles, book reviews, a photo gallery, and archived issues of the club's quarterly magazine.
http://78records.cdbpdx.com/
An extensive archive dedicated to 78 RPM records, featuring digitized audio recordings and photographs spanning jazz legends like Louis Armstrong and Jelly Roll Morton, early Columbia pressings, and rare international recordings from West Africa, Japan, Portugal, and the Balkans. The collection is a treasure trove for vintage record enthusiasts, offering password-protected access to hundreds of catalogued 78s alongside label scans and historical ephemera.
https://alco628.com/
The Railroad Press offers back issues of its railroad magazine, hardcover books, postcards, and merchandise for railfans, with titles covering locomotive rosters, railroad history, maps, and vintage photography. A standout feature is 'A Railroad Life' by Mike Bednar, a richly illustrated hardcover series recounting firsthand stories of railroading life in the 1960s through 1980s.
https://smallstuff-digest.com/
Small Stuff Miniature Digest is a volunteer-run community hub dedicated to dollhouse scale miniatures, bringing together enthusiasts from around the world to share tips, techniques, and free printable miniatures. Visitors can browse a large archive of how-to wisdom from experienced miniaturists and artisans, plus a gallery of downloadable mini projects, all completely free.
http://bookpics.com/
Mike Berro's Book Pics is a personal catalog of his science fiction and fantasy book collection, featuring photographs of manuscripts, uncorrected proofs, antiquarian volumes, and unusual editions organized by author. The site is a treasure trove for book collectors, covering rare and signed editions from authors like Neil Gaiman, Jack Vance, Roger Zelazny, and dozens more.
http://ancientcoincollecting.blogspot.com/
Wayne G. Sayles, author and numismatist, maintains this long-running blog dedicated to ancient coin collecting and the ongoing debates surrounding cultural property rights. Posts cover topics ranging from coin authenticity and archaeology to legal battles over collectors' rights versus academic and governmental interests.