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Photo Id# AAK-0674
Title [Postmaster William McCarthy is assisted by Sharon Dralle while demonstrating the new Mailomat] [graphic]
Date 1948 June 22.
Description 1 photographic print : b&w. ; 19 x 15 cm. (7 1/2 x 6 in.)
Location Folder: S.F. Post Office-Stamps and machines.
Reproduction Rights Permission to use this image must be obtained from the San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library.
Notes Newscopy: "Postmaster William H. McCarthy demonstrates the Mailomat, newest service offered patrons by the Postoffice Department. The machine, installed at Seventh and Mission streets, accepts, imprints and deposits letters for collection when correct amoung of coins are placed in slots at top. Regular or airmail service may be selected by dial in center of machine. Assisting is Sharon Dralle."
Subject Postal Service -- California -- San Francisco.
San Francisco (Calif.) -- Photographs.
Post office stations and branches -- California -- San Francisco.
Postage stamps.
Series San Francisco Historical Photograph Collection