print email comment close Postal History URL: http://www.usps.com/postalhistory/ Description: Learn about the "evolution of the Postal Service and the important role it has played in the development of the United States" by viewing this collection of postal history materials. Topics include unique delivery methods (such as Pony Express and steamboats), women's role in postal history, postal uniform styles, and how stamp subjects are selected. Also find material on collection box colors, post office naming, and more. From the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). Publisher: U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Extra Keywords mailbox LII Database Information: Record 27325 created by Maria Brandt on 12/01/2008 Last modification on 12/01/2008 Published: 12/11/2008   LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/27325