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Mail delivery [videorecording] : erasing the miles / written and produced by J.V. Martin ; producer, Bruce Nash ; produced by Actuality Productions, Inc. ; Hearst Entertainment

Catalog Data

Author:
Martin, J. V  Search this
Nash, Bruce M  Search this
Saperstein, Harlan  Search this
Actuality Productions  Search this
Hearst Entertainment (Firm)  Search this
Arts and Entertainment Network  Search this
New Video Group  Search this
Physical description:
1 videocassette (50 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 1/2 in
Type:
Videorecordings
Place:
United States
Date:
1998
1997
C1998
Notes:
Subtitle from cassette label.
Originally broadcast in 1997 as a segment of: Modern marvels.
Summary:
Go behind the scenes of the world's largest communication agency to see how the mail gets through. Follow a typical letter on a remarkable journey where human hands may only touch it twice. Learn how the Post Office has changed through the years and get an up-close look at the technology the modern Post Office relies upon. Postmaster General Marvin Runyon offers a privileged view of today's Post Office and the problems it faces as it prepares for a new millenium.
Topic:
Postal service--History  Search this
Call number:
video 001304
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_1011256