MAIL TRANSPORTATION Part 1

Description

Shows how mail is taken from ships and sent to its destination in the United States. A canvas mail chute is used to transfer mail from an ocean liner in New York harbor to a mail boat. Bags are sorted on the boat, unloaded, and put aboard railway cars. Mail is sorted on the train and bags are picked up and discharged en route. Bags are hauled by trucks and conveyors and sorted at the Chicago mail terminal. Shows Postmaster General Harry S. New.

Collection

Records of the Post Office Department

Series

Motion Picture Films