New York Mail and Newspaper Transportation Company records 1897-1957

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New York Mail and Newspaper Transportation Company records 1897-1957

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The New York Mail and Newspaper Transportation Company was the original contractor in 1898 for mail delivery by pneumatic tube between Manhattan and Brooklyn. The company later became a contractor for tube service between post offices within Manhattan. In 1953 pneumatic tube service ended in New York and the company's contract was cancelled. Collection consists of correspondence and documents pertaining to the New York Mail and Newspaper Transportation Company's delivery of mail in New York City using pneumatic tubes, and of U.S. government publications concerning mail delivery in New York City and nationwide. Records, 1897-1957, include contracts, Post Office Dept. orders, reports, plans, proposals, photographs, and clippings. Government publications, 1898-1955, are hearings, investigations and reports produced by Congress or the Post Office Dept.

3 linear feet (4 boxes)

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6312385

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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