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Post office Department, Hupp Auto Railway Service, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Post office Department, Hupp Auto Railway Service, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Post office Department, Hupp Auto Railway Service, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Post office Department, Hupp Auto Railway Service, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Post office Department, Hupp Auto Railway Service, 1912. [USA. A catcher pouch was grabbed by the catcher mechanism in the passing train. This technique, known as mail on the fly, was used between the 1870s and the 1930s]
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This photograph, titled "Post office Department, Hupp Auto Railway Service, 1912," showcases an intriguing moment in the history of mail transportation in America. The image, created by renowned photography studio Harris & Ewing, depicts a mail catcher in action as a passing train approaches. This technique, known as "mail on the fly," was a common method used between the 1870s and the 1930s to deliver mail along railway lines. The photograph captures the intensity and precision required to successfully transfer mail from the moving train to the stationary mail car. The steam locomotive, a symbol of the industrial revolution and transportation advancements of the era, looms in the background, emphasizing the importance of the mail delivery system in connecting communities across vast distances. The photograph was taken during the early 1910s, a time when the United States Postal Service was undergoing significant changes and improvements to meet the growing demands of a modernizing nation. The individuals in the photograph, including the mail catcher and those working on the stationary mail car, demonstrate the dedication and teamwork necessary to ensure the timely delivery of mail. This image, part of the Harris & Ewing Collection at the Library of Congress, offers a unique glimpse into the past and the remarkable history of mail transportation in the United States. The photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and innovation that shaped the country's communication infrastructure and connected communities across the nation.
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