The Lancaster Post Office Collection contains a copy of Rates and Postage and Classification of Mail Matter (published in 1880) by James H. Marshall, Postmaster of Lancaster, and a program for the dedication of Lancaster's new post office in 1930.
Rates of Postage and Classification of Mail Matter
Description
Rates of Postage and Classification of Mail Matter, by James H. Marshall, Postmaster of Lancaster, published by The New Era Steam Print. Spring 1880, pp.22. The book details rules and regulations of the post office, classification of mail types and accompanying postage prices, suggestions to the public, and domestic and foreign money order systems. Pinned to pg.4 is "Strange Bible Facts" with advertisement for Turkish bath on reverse side.
Program for the dedication of Lancaster's new post office, 1930
Description
Program for the dedication of Lancaster's new post office at the southeast corner of Prince St. and Chestnut St. The program contains biographical information about Charles H. Stormfeltz, Postmaster; a list of postmasters and postmistresses for Lancaster; dinner menu; revenue from 1905-1929; and a personnel roster. The event was held at the Stevens House. 11 January 1930. (photocopy)
