Monterey County Postal History Collection

Finding aid created by Monterey Public Library staff using RecordEXPRESS

Monterey Public Library

625 Pacific Street

Monterey, California 93940

(831) 646-3741

https://www.monterey.org/services/library/history_room/index.php

2023

Descriptive Summary

Title: Monterey County Postal History Collection

Dates: 1870-2012

Collection Number: ARC 611

Creator/Collector:

Extent: 27 cm x 32 cm album binder; 62 items.

Repository: Monterey Public Library

Monterey, California 93940

Abstract: Collection consists of covers or postal stationery displaying postmarks of unique post offices, including former post offices and mobile, branch, and temporary post offices, Wells Fargo post offices and telegraph forwarders.

Language of Material: English

Access

Access by appointment only; contact Local History Librarian or designated staff.

Publication Rights

Reproduction by Local History Librarian or other designated staff; may be restricted due to condition of the materials.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. Monterey County Postal History Collection. Collection Number: ARC 611. Monterey Public Library

Acquisition Information

Gift from Jefferey L. McBride in 2018.

Scope and Content of Collection

Includes photocopies of 1897 map showing post offices, rail and stage lines, and an article on Monterey and San Benito counties postmarks.