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Authors :
Leibowitz, Ed
Source :
Smithsonian. Feb2004, Vol. 34 Issue 11, p28-31. 4p. 2 Color Photographs, 1 Black and White Photograph.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Reports on the perforation paddle used in fumigating the letters and packages in Montgomery, Alabama in the wake of yellow fever epidemic in 1911. Theory on the transfer of disease through a piece of mail; Description of the perforation procedure made on the letters; Aspect of the mails that remain unchanged.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00377333
Volume :
34
Issue :
11
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Smithsonian
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
12059641