George M. Cope correspondence

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Descriptive Summary

Title: George M. Cope correspondence
Dates: 1951
Collection Number: MS 584
Creator/Collector: Cope, George M.
Extent: 1 folder
Repository: California State Railroad Museum Library and Archives
Sacramento, California 95814
Abstract: Two letters of appreciation to George M. Cope from the the U.S. Post Office Department Postmaster General (signature illegible) and Railway Mail Service, District Superintendent, Denver, E. J. Hilburger, upon his retirement (effective June 30, 1951).
Language of Material: English

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Preferred Citation

George M. Cope correspondence. California State Railroad Museum Library and Archives

Acquisition Information

Gift of Virgil Vawter, 1982

Biography/Administrative History

Mr. Cope worked more than 31 years for the Postal Transportation Service, ending his career along the Ellis and Denver RPO. He was the uncle of the donor.

Scope and Content of Collection

Two letters of appreciation to George M. Cope from the the U.S. Post Office Department Postmaster General (signature illegible) and Railway Mail Service, District Superintendent, Denver, E. J. Hilburger, upon his retirement (effective June 30, 1951).