Express Mail Collection, ca. 1869-1966

1869-1966

Descriptive Summary

Title: Express Mail Collection, ca. 1869-1966

Dates: 1869-1966

Collection Number: GC 1048

Creator/Collector:

Extent: .4 linear ft.

Repository: Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Abstract: This is an artificial collection of materials, primarily ephemera, from the Railway Express Agency and Wells Fargo and Company Express.

Language of Material: English

Access

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Preferred Citation

Express Mail Collection, ca. 1869-1966. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Scope and Content of Collection

This is an artificial collection of materials, primarily ephemera, from the Railway Express Agency and Wells Fargo and Company Express. In addition to ephemera, there is a Wells Fargo Delivery Receipt Book (1916) and Register of way-bills (1917). There is also a printed booklet detailing the agreement between the Railway Express Agency and its workers. One photograph shows 14 men, possibly bankers, ca. 1900-1910. A map of Long Beach shows rail and bus lines in that city. There is one Adams Express Company receipt.