Illinois Central Railroad
Railroad
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| Accession# |
2008.11 |
| Collection |
Ruth Hamm Collection |
| Description |
The mail bag was carried by the postmaster to the train station from the post office and placed on a high hook from which the train engineer snatched it with a hook as the train passed by the station. |
| Notes |
Online National Archives video showing the mailbag pick up process is available. |
| Object ID |
2008.11.17 |
| Object Name |
Bag |
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U. S. Mail Bag |
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Last modified on: June 05, 2015
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