COUNTRY POST : rural postal service in Canada, 1880 to 1945

pict. paper wraps, 210 p. : ill. (some col.), ports. (some col.),Includes bibliographical references and index., a very good copy, Mercury series.; Paper (Canadian Postal Museum), no. 1. "Country Post strives to recreate the postal world of the period 1880 to 1945. Never before or since have postal communications had a more immediate impact on the lives of Canadians, transforming rural life well into the 20th century." "Based on thorough archival research, Country Post is also enriched by the insightful perspective of twenty-eight postmasters from all regions of Canada who were interviewed for this study. The smooth operation of the rural postal service was very much the result of their efforts."--Jacket CONTENTS: Foreword -- Canadian Postal Museum -- Foreword -- Canada post -- Foreword -- Canadian postmasters and assistants association -- Ch. 1. The transformation of rural society in Canada and the post office -- Ch. 2. The significance and symbolism of post offices and their locations -- Ch. 3. The rural postmaster -- Ch. 4. Social role of the post -- Ch. 5. Sending saving, and spending money -- Conclusion : whither the rural post office

Product Info

ISBN: 0660189984

ISBN-13: 9780660189987

Publisher: Canadian Museum of Civilization

Year: 2003

Type: Used

Binding: Softcover

First Edition

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Country: Canada