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Folder title:	P. 1. History Muleback Routes
Date:	06/03/1966
Description:	Requests and stories about Star Routes that were serviced by horse or mule in various parts of the country.
Collection:	Third Assistant Postmaster General Files
Includes:	Correspondence ; Articles
Folder number:	02-02-12
Subject(s):	Star Routes ; History - Postal

Folder title:	P.1. History Transportation & Photos
Date:	08/14/1961
Description:	Articles and Press Releases providing historical information on the mail service transportation.
Collection:	Third Assistant Postmaster General Files
Includes:	Articles ; Press Releases
Folder number:	02-05-25
Subject(s):	Postal Service - Transportation ; Star Routes ; Air Mail Service

Folder title:	POD Forms Relating to Contract Mail
Date:	10/26/1926
Description:	Advertisement to be posted in post offices of the locations where the carriers are needed. Star Route Proposal and Oath forms.
Collection:	Third Assistant Postmaster General Files
Includes:	Forms ; Advertisements
Folder number:	05-05-17
Subject(s):	Star Routes ; Rural Free Delivery
Original source:	Post Office Department

Folder title:	Pony Express, Wagon Trips, Star Route Service
Date:	10/16/1959
Description:	Correspondence concerning organizations and individuals wanting to carry mail on a onetime basis to replicate pony express routes, etc.
Collection:	Third Assistant Postmaster General Files
Includes:	Correspondence
Folder number:	02-05-23
Subject(s):	Star Routes ; Express Service ; Wagons
Original source:	Post Office Department

Folder title:	Trans 11 News Stories (Misc)
Date:	07/30/1964
Description:	Copies of articles prepared for publication.
Collection:	Third Assistant Postmaster General Files
Includes:	Articles
Folder number:	02-05-21
Subject(s):	Administration ; Star Routes ; Air Mail Service

Folder title:	Trans 22 Star Route Contracts
Date:	03/12/1967
Description:	Information on Star Route service. About 12,000 Star Route contractors at this time.
Collection:	Third Assistant Postmaster General Files
Includes:	Fact Sheets ; Speeches ; Contracts
Folder number:	03-01-28
Subject(s):	Star Routes ; Speeches

Folder title:	Transportation - Kentucky Star Routes
Date:	10/27/1961
Description:	Material about horseback star routes in Eastern Kentucky and Cincinnati concerns range from salary concerns to specific forms being completed and inspection issues as well.
Collection:	Third Assistant Postmaster General Files
Includes:	Correspondence ; Memorandums ; Maps
Folder number:	01-07-21
Subject(s):	Star Routes ; History - Postal