1944 Railway Express Agency Receipt Madisonville TN Ephemera Waybill
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Discover a fascinating piece of mid-century American history with this original 1944 Railway Express Agency Uniform Express Receipt. This non-negotiable waybill documents a shipment destined for Madisonville, Tennessee, providing a tangible link to the logistics and commerce of the World War II era. The receipt features handwritten details, including the consignee "Moria Hofsower" and the shipper "Adams," along with a declared value of $200 for 4 pieces. The reverse side presents a plain, aged paper with a distinctive black stripe, typical of vintage office forms.
This historical document offers a unique glimpse into the operations of one of America's prominent express delivery services during a pivotal time. Collectors of vintage ephemera, railway history, Tennessee memorabilia, or World War II-era artifacts will find this piece particularly appealing. It serves as a great conversation starter and a valuable addition to any collection focusing on 20th-century transportation, local history, or vintage paperwork. Explore the intricate terms and conditions printed on the receipt, reflecting the legal and operational standards of the time.
This item is from the family estate of Tennessee Senator Estes Kefauver. Estes also ran for President and vice President with Stevenson against Nixon/Eisenhower. At one time there was a fire in part of his childhood home. So this item may have some soot staining, discoloration/staining, creasing, has wear around the edges, may have a musty odor from storage with normal estate wear. Please see pictures/scans for more details. We have a large amount of ephemera from the Kefauver estate listed and or will be listing.
Measures approximately 6 by 8 inches
1944 Railway Express Agency Receipt Madisonville TN Ephemera Waybill
$16.99
This historical document offers a unique glimpse into the operations of one of America's prominent express delivery services during a pivotal time. Collectors of vintage ephemera, railway history, Tennessee memorabilia, or World War II-era artifacts will find this piece particularly appealing. It serves as a great conversation starter and a valuable addition to any collection focusing on 20th-century transportation, local history, or vintage paperwork. Explore the intricate terms and conditions printed on the receipt, reflecting the legal and operational standards of the time.
This item is from the family estate of Tennessee Senator Estes Kefauver. Estes also ran for President and vice President with Stevenson against Nixon/Eisenhower. At one time there was a fire in part of his childhood home. So this item may have some soot staining, discoloration/staining, creasing, has wear around the edges, may have a musty odor from storage with normal estate wear. Please see pictures/scans for more details. We have a large amount of ephemera from the Kefauver estate listed and or will be listing.
Measures approximately 6 by 8 inches
