So I found the info on who got my call from the "master list" on this web site
http://www.oldqslcards.com/I also started looking through the W2 scanned cards and discovered a QSL from 1955, to an address about 1 block from where I live. On a whim, I decided to see who lived there - guess what, same guy who is now 84 yrs old - no longer licensed. I might have a new friend to show how far our hobby has come!
An interesting site - give a look!
So many old cards, each likely to have some great stories.