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6 Responses to “What’s the collective term for old letters, postcards, notes, random papers? I know it starts with an e…?”

  1. Rachael B says:

    nostalgia? I think

  2. bill_da_froog says:

    ephemera

  3. Lakewood C says:

    “Effects”

  4. MavistheMaven says:

    I was thinking you were referring to “antiquarian” documents, but “ephemera” (what the other answerer said) is maybe what you want.

  5. avi says:

    Ephemera is the right answer.

  6. picador says:

    Ephemera is a very good answer for trivial or modish collectibles, but old letters and postcards may well have significant emotional attachment and as such might qualify for the term memorabilia.

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