Postman and pensions agent, Oklahoma, USA

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Postman and pensions agent, Oklahoma, USA

Postman and pensions agent, Carnegie, Oklahoma, USA, with hat badge RFD (Rural Free Delivery). Date: circa early 1910s

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Agent Backdrop Badge Carnegie Free Letter Letters Oklahoma Pensions Postal Postman Postmen Delivery Postbag

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This photograph captures the essence of rural life in America during the early 1910s. The image features a postman and a pensions agent, both proudly dressed in their uniforms, in the small town of Carnegie, Oklahoma. The postman, with a friendly expression on his face, holds a large postbag slung over his shoulder, filled with letters and parcels ready for delivery. He wears a blue postal uniform with a hat bearing the RFD (Rural Free Delivery) badge, signifying his role as a rural postman. Beside him stands the pensions agent, also in a smart jacket and hat, carefully writing on a piece of paper. His hat also displays a badge, but this one is unique to his role as a pensions agent. The backdrop of the studio setting adds to the nostalgic charm of the image, with a painted scene of a quaint town and rolling hills in the background. The two men, both essential figures in the community, represent the vital role of the postal service in connecting rural areas to the rest of the country. With letters and pensions being the primary means of communication and financial support, their daily deliveries brought news, information, and essential services to the residents of Carnegie, Oklahoma, and towns like it. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the daily lives of rural Americans during a time of significant change and progress. The image is not to be used for commercial purposes and is available for rights-managed licensing through Mary Evans Prints Online.

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