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Beyond Philately: In Praise of the Postal Carrier

August 22, 2020 by Amy Catania 1 Comment

Camp Topridge Mailbag. Private CollectionIn times of trouble, some of the most essential workers are the people who deliver the mail.

Here in the Adirondacks, where there are more trees than people, it can get lonely. Mail carriers keep us connected, and post offices in rural hamlets serve as social hubs. [Read more…] about Beyond Philately: In Praise of the Postal Carrier

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, History Tagged With: Historic Saranac Lake, Mail, Postal Service, Saranac Lake

Post and Travel in Early America

May 29, 2019 by Liz Covart Leave a Comment

ben_franklins_worldHow did the postal system work in Early America? How did people send mail across the North American colonies and the British Empire?

You sent these questions for Episode 200: Everyday Life in Early America. You also said you wanted to know more about transportation in early America. [Read more…] about Post and Travel in Early America

Filed Under: Books, History Tagged With: Atlantic World, British Empire, Early America, Early American History, Mail, Podcasts, Postal Service, Transportation

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