Name/Title
ClipboardEntry/Object ID
1976.1.19Description
This is a clipboard from the Broomfield Depot. The clipboard has a metal clip on the top and 2 papers stapled to the front. The papers are instructions on casualty messages and a name and address update for Mountain Bell. The text on one paper reads, "CASUALTY MESSAGES/ Sent by Departments of Defense, Washington, D. C./ Must be delivered physically- NOT telephones./ Delivery not to be attempted after 10 P.M. or before 7 A.M./ Always list casualty messages on special handing sheet and fully instruct messenger./ Special delivery charges up to $5.00 in excess of published tariffs are authorized to deliver casualty messages beyond normal delivery areas. Report any delivery cost incurred to SVC WASHDC./ If cost will exceed $5.00, report facts to SVC WASHDC for advice./ Never attempt to collect any charges from addressee. Of addressee has moved to another town forward message prepaid and check forwarding charges to SVC WASHDC./ Check your handling of any undelivered casualty messages with your supervisor./ SEE TARIFF BOOK RULE 16 OR CASUALTY MANUAL FOR DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS./ When messages relating to service personnel casualties are filed other than at Washington, regular class delivery routine applies." The note regarding Mountain Bell reads, "Dure to a title change in our company, would you please change your mailing address to read as follows:/ Mountain Bell/ Area Accounting Manager/ P.O. Box 5106, Terminal Annex/ Denver, Colorado 80217/ Thank you,/ Mr. R. L. Parmelee/ Area Accounting Manager". The clipboard measures 8" (w) x 13" (l) x 2.5" (d).Collection
Permanent CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
ClipboardNomenclature Primary Object Term
Board, WritingNomenclature Sub-Class
Writing AccessoriesNomenclature Class
Written Communication T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationSearch Terms
Broomfield Depot