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Owney: Star Pup of the US Railway Mail Service

Owney: Star Pup of the US Railway Mail Service

FromFootnoting History


Owney: Star Pup of the US Railway Mail Service

FromFootnoting History

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Length:
17 minutes
Released:
Apr 20, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

(Host: Christine) In the late 1800s, a dog called Owney became a star as he won over the hearts of postal workers across the United States and sometimes, even, beyond. This episode is all about Owney, his adventures, the souvenirs he collected, and his revered place in postal history.
Released:
Apr 20, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Footnoting History is a bi-weekly podcast series dedicated to overlooked, popularly unknown, and exciting stories plucked from the footnotes of history. For further reading suggestions, information about our hosts, our complete episode archive, and more visit us at FootnotingHistory.com!