Sam J. Smith, postman

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20026506

Description

Postman Sam J. Smith has been delivering letters in Fort Worth, Texas, for 39 years. All that time Christmas seals have been sold through the mails to finance the nation's tuberculosis crusade. While early solicitations brought in only a few hundred dollars, the Fort Worth Tuberculosis Society intensified its efforts and reached the $23,000 high mark in 1944. The goal for 1945 is $25,000. Mr. Smith is shown in his postman uniform, carrying a bundle of letters. He has a messenger bag over his left shoulder. Behind him is an advertisement for Christmas seals.

Archival Date

1945-11-20

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-372

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

Rights

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License

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Subjects

Smith, Sam J.; Postal service; Postal service employees; Uniforms; Correspondence; Mail; Advertisements; Holidays; Christmas seals; Tuberculosis; Charity; Fund raising; Fort Worth Tuberculosis Society