Name/Title
truck, mailEntry/Object ID
1981.1324.020Description
Truck, mail. Toy. Postal service "mailster." Plastic, blue and white, three wheeled truck. Gold lettering on side: "MAIL." Raised lettering on back: "GAY" 5.75"h x 7.25"w x 3.75"d.Acquisition
Accession
1981.1324Source or Donor
Byers, John R.Acquisition Method
GiftGeneral Notes
Note
Collected by John R. Byers (11 September 1901 - 31 December 1987) while he was postmaster, 1957-1971. Byers was a lifelong Carroll County resident. In 1952 Byers enlisted in the Navy and eventually became a Navy Photographer until he completed his service in 1946. After returning home in 1946 Byers became very engaged in the Carroll County community and politics. Byers was elected to the Westminster City Council in 1951 and served until 1961. During those same years Byers also owned and operated The F.A. Sharrer Funeral Home.