This chromolithographic postcard depicts a Pueblo Indian Corn Dance ceremony, likely in New Mexico, offering a glimpse into the cultural practices of the Southwestern United States in the mid-20th century. The central courtyard, surrounded by the characteristic adobe architecture of a Pueblo village, serves as the stage for the vibrant performance. Numerous dancers, clad in a variety of costumes incorporating dark blues, reds, and whites, fill the courtyard. Elaborate headdresses, adorned with colorful feathers and greenery, are a prominent feature. Some dancers carry branches or sprigs of greenery, potentially symbolic elements within the ceremony. One dancer in the foreground, distinct in a white costume with a painted face and a particularly large headdress, appears to be playing a musical instrument, perhaps a drum or rattle, though the image lacks sufficient detail to identify it definitively. Spectators observe the ceremony from the rooftops of the surrounding adobe buildings. Ladders lean against the walls, providing access to these vantage points. Several spectators hold open umbrellas, suggesting a bright, sunny day. The vibrancy of the colors in the postcard suggests it likely originates from the "Chrome" era of postcard production (post-WWII), aligning with the postmark date. The back of the postcard is divided, indicating a production date after 1907. The pre-printed title in the upper left corner reads "43 - Pueblo Indian Corn Dance Ceremony," suggesting this image was part of a numbered series. A 2-cent red George Washington stamp, postmarked in Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi on January 28, 1952, franks the postcard. The handwritten message, penned in blue ink, documents the sender's travel itinerary: "Left Santa Fe / Sunday & had to / stay K.Mex. / today (Wed.) / is going to be pleasant / here until 10th Jan / after that go to / Hattiesburg / Forrest County, Mississippi. Pa / Mary Dot + Hazel.” The "K.Mex." abbreviation likely refers to either Kansas or Mexico, requiring further research to pinpoint the exact location. The message indicates the postcard was written on a Wednesday and mentions plans to stay in an unspecified location until January 10th before proceeding to Hattiesburg. This discrepancy between the writing date (a Wednesday before January 10th) and the postmark date (January 28th) presents a chronological puzzle, hinting at the sender possibly holding onto the postcard for a period before mailing it. The postcard is addressed to “Mr. Roger Clark, 268 Maple, Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.” Kingston, situated in the northeastern region of Pennsylvania, was a historically significant center for anthracite coal mining. Further research into Roger Clark’s connection to this region could yield additional historical insights. The publisher of the postcard is not visible in the provided images. The postcard's postmark in Mississippi, coupled with the sender's journey from Santa Fe, New Mexico, and planned arrival in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, creates a compelling intersection of Southwestern and Southern US regional histories within this single artifact. The postcard serves not only as a visual record of a Puebloan cultural tradition but also as a tangible document of mid-20th-century American travel and communication.