Railway Express Agency Christmas mail

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20026501

Description

Typical of the greatest variety and volume of Christmas packages ever handled in Fort Worth, Texas, is this scene on the Railway Express Agency, Inc., loading dock at the Texas and Pacific (T. & P.) Passenger Station, where C. I. Jackson, right, general agent, is shown surrounded by an assortment which includes a live turkey, a dog and a gift package of pears. Cut flowers, evergreens, chicken and berries were in other packages and crates. Two unidentified men are standing among the packages at left. Mr. Jackson is wearing a coat and a hat.

Archival Date

1945-12-10

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-371

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

Rights

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License

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Subjects

Jackson, C. I.; Texas and Pacific Station; Texas and Pacific Passenger Station; Railway Express Agency; Holidays; Packages; Gifts; Railroad mail service; Coats