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Post Office: Coronado, 1955-1962

 File — Box: 110, Folder: 9
Identifier: Folder 9

Scope and Contents

A small amount of material. Examples are: copy of a letter (12/21/59) from Wilson to Spring Valley constituent C.H. Martin re/ concern about Post Office in Coronado; letters (3/59) from constituent Francis P. Mulcahy, Wilson & Verne Scoggins (Regional Operations Dir., Post Office Dept.) re/ Mr. Mulcahy’s complaints about the “deplorable mail delivery situation in Coronado” and the use of what he termed “Golf Carts” to deliver the mail. These were “Cushman mailsters” that saved the department approximately $10,000 a year according to Mr. Scroggins; letters & “Postal Zone Map” (12/61-1/62) re/ fears from Coronado residents that they may lose their Coronado Postmark proved false. Zone 18 was one of the first zones established in San Diego.

Dates

  • created: 1955-1962

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Access to some records is restricted, please consult with Special Collections & University Archives staff for details. Patrons wishing to use the Robert C. Wilson Papers must sign a "Researcher's Agreement," a copy of which can be obtained from Special Collections & University Archives staff.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections & University Archives Repository

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