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Letter to J Herbert Owen concerning origin of first post office in Worthington. Letter from W W Howes, first assistant Post Master General. Also includes copy of statement written on brown wrapping paper in possession of Merwin F Packard when…

This letter on the sale of boxes of tea dates from 1879 Letter is to Mr. Sanderson.

This letter is from Ethel Graves to Merwin Packard in 1956: it contains envelope and letter sent from R.M.S. Ivernia, 4/17/1903, to Mrs. Merwin Packard; the envelope is stamped 'Queenstown' 4/17/1905.

1. Envelope marking last day of operation of Ringville Post Office on 2/15/1935 (note .03c stamp); (Envelope marking South Worthington Post Office discontinued 9/30/1927). Also contains certificate and other correspondence

1951 money order to Charles Eddy for 1 cent and one to Cullen (Pete) Packard; samples of money orders stamped 10/12/1962 and 10/13/1962 showing change in form, meter to hand-written; sample of certified mail receipt

Numerous clippings collected by Post Office 'Postmaster Packard,' and additional articles on the post office by Lois Ashe Brown. 2 articles about Harriet Osgood. Dates range from 1966 - 1987. Covers acquisition of a re-purposed mail canceling…

Color photograph of Pete (Cullen) Packard with Christmas themed antler hat at the post office (and Bert-UPS)

These items are contained in an envelope. They are account sheets from 1872; and a public notice dating from 1867 on the cost of postage.

This tag is contained in an envelope. On the tag is written: To: H. D. Pease VIA Trolley Express Notify Worthington Stage Coach From: T.M. Walker and Co.,…

3 copies of 200-year anniversary invitation to Post Office Commemoration Ceremony; names of postmasters and dates of appointments; Daily Hammpshire Gazette article pertaining to open house; Berkshire Eagle - same (2 copies); 2 stamped envelopes…

A notice to Harriet Osgood of her pay level, 1985

Newspaper article about 200th anniversary of the Worthington post office

Black and white photographic post card with image on 3/4 of the front. Title: 'Post Office Corner, Worthington, Mass. - W. M. Shaw's Store' View includes Cole house on the corner (Cole) and shows sidewalk in what is now known as Packard Park. There…

This black and white postcard shows a view of the Jones house and the Corners Store and Post Office under the proprietorship of W. M. Shaw. It is taken from the southwest. The trees are leafless but there is no snow on the ground. Either taken in the…

1908 postcard, black and white, lithographed showing "Post Office Corner, Worthington, Mass. W.M. Shaw's Store" from south. Mailed to Mrs. J. G. Blackman in Holyoke. Message reads: Aug. 16, 1908. I am glad you liked thew pictures even though you want…

Color photograph of Parade float (1968) driven in parade by Joyce Mollison indicating post office established in 1796. (identify Pete Packard)

Color photograph of Parade float (1968) driven in parade by Joyce Mollison (see 23-32h)

Black and white photograph of parade float (1968) driven in parade by Joyce Mollison (see 23-32h).

Black and white and color photographs of parade float (1968) driven in parade by Joyce Mollison (see 23-32g).

Black and white photograph of Harriet Osgood and Jennie Fairman with float for the Bicentennial Zip Code. (identify date Pete Packard)