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Welcome to the Smithsonian
National Postal Museum. 
We are proud to once again
be research sponsors for
National History Day (NHD).

We congratulate you on
being an NHD participant!

National History Day logo, 'Conflict & Compromise in History'


The 2008 theme of “Conflict & Compromise in History” sparks a number of fascinating connections with the history of postal services and with this museum’s collection. The following pages offer you a springboard into the colorful history of the United States postal operations and suggest helpful resources for your NHD project. Here you can explore an extensive artifact collection, bibliographic information and valuable research tips on how to use postal history sources.

Postal Connections: Ideas, Resources & Research Tips
 
 • Looking for an exciting National History Day topic?

Check out these stories of conflict and compromise from Postal history.
 • Already have a topic and looking for unique resources?
  Objects in the National Postal Museum collection serve as excellent primary as well as secondary resources. Check out our online collection of over 10,000 objects. These rich digital images will bring a world of information and inspiration directly to you: www.Arago.si.edu
 • Valuable Tips for Your Research:

Use artifacts to understand history, Smithsonian Institution
Use postal history primary sources, National Postal Museum
Use stamps to show historical changes in America, National Postal Museum.
Learn how subjects for stamps are designed and chosen, US Postal Service.
Contact Us: NPMNationalHistoryDay@si.edu
 
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