Mail Carrier Collection

The Lady Elgin, 1850
3478567 The Lady Elgin, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Lady Elgin, used to carry mails, passengers and freight on Lakes Superior and Michigan)

Thomas Hobson (engraving)
2909942 Thomas Hobson (engraving); (add.info.: Print shows half-length portrait of Thomas Hobson, standing, facing front holding a money bag)

Mail Carrier, Portrait, USA, c. 1923 (b/w photo)
5974440 Mail Carrier, Portrait, USA, c.1923 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

Rider arriving with the mail on a post road
Old-time post-rider trumpeting the arrival of the mail. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Mail call in an army camp on the western frontier
Arrival of the mail in a US Army camp in the western territory, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Zogbaum illustration

POSTMAN, 1939. A postman with equipment waiting to board a streetcar at the terminal in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Photograph by Russell Lee, July 1939

TEXAS: MAIL WAGON, 1937. A horse drawn mail wagon in Marshall, Texas. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, June 1937

S. J. Gilpin shoe store, Richmond, Virginia, c. 1899 (b / w photo)
XOS746400 S.J. Gilpin shoe store, Richmond, Virginia, c.1899 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

(1891-1977). American aviator, flight instructor and mail carrier. Known on the exhibition circuit as the Flying
KATHERINE STINSON (1891-1977). American aviator, flight instructor and mail carrier. Known on the exhibition circuit as the Flying Schoolgirl. Photographed with crowd of fans in Japan, 1917

Stagecoach carrying mail to the southwest, 1870s
Mail delivered by stagecoach to a post office in the Southwest, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Pony Express rider changing horses. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by Frederic Remington

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Pony Express rider passing workers raising telegraph poles, 1860s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Pony Express rider coming into a station in the Rocky Mountains. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Pony Express rider in a snowstorm. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Pony Express rider changing horses at a relay station. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Capturing the Spirit of Service: A Glimpse into the Life of a Mail Carrier" In this captivating portrait, taken in the USA around 1923, we are transported back in time to witness the dedicated work of a mail carrier. The black and white photo showcases their importance as they arrive on a post road, delivering precious letters and packages to eagerly awaiting recipients. Moving forward in history, we find ourselves amidst an army camp on the western frontier. Here, during what seems like another era altogether, we witness a poignant mail call. Soldiers gather anxiously for news from loved ones far away, highlighting the vital role that these carriers played in connecting families separated by distance and war. Fast forwarding to 1939, our attention is drawn to a postman with his equipment patiently waiting at a streetcar terminal. This image captures not only their commitment but also their adaptability as they navigate through changing times and modes of transportation. Venturing down south to Marshall, Texas in 1937 takes us back even further as we encounter a horse-drawn mail wagon. This charming scene reminds us that before modern vehicles took over our streets, it was these resilient carriers who ensured communication flowed across vast distances. Delving deeper into history brings us face-to-face with S. J. Gilpin shoe store in Richmond, Virginia circa 1899. In this black and white photograph lies evidence of how mail carriers were deeply ingrained within communities - serving not just as deliverers but also as familiar faces woven into the fabric of daily life. The narrative takes an unexpected turn when we stumble upon an American aviator named "Flying Schoolgirl" photographed amongst her fans in Japan during World War I era (1917). While she may have soared through skies rather than traversing roads like traditional carriers did; her inclusion here serves as a reminder that even unconventional methods were employed for delivering messages during critical times.