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April 28, 1940
Mcallen Daily Press
Mcallen, Hidalgo County, Texas
What is this article about?
A professor's letter to a colleague 100 yards away at Washington State College was misaddressed by postal clerks as 'Administration, Ill.,' traveled over 4,000 miles, and returned to the sender after ten days.
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Letter to Man 10 Yards Away Travels 4,000 Miles
(INS)--In this age of speed, a letter sent by S. L. Ashlock, Washington State college professor, to Fred G. Rounds, building superintendent, whose office was 100 yards away-traveled a distance of more than 4,000 miles and was received by the sender ten days later.
The note was addressed "Administration Bldg." meaning Room 111, Administrative building. But campus postal clerks read the address "Administration, Ill." The letter was returned ten days later marked "no such post office, Chicago, Ill."
(INS)--In this age of speed, a letter sent by S. L. Ashlock, Washington State college professor, to Fred G. Rounds, building superintendent, whose office was 100 yards away-traveled a distance of more than 4,000 miles and was received by the sender ten days later.
The note was addressed "Administration Bldg." meaning Room 111, Administrative building. But campus postal clerks read the address "Administration, Ill." The letter was returned ten days later marked "no such post office, Chicago, Ill."
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Postal Error
Misaddressed Letter
Campus Mail Mix Up
What entities or persons were involved?
S. L. Ashlock
Fred G. Rounds
Where did it happen?
Washington State College Campus
Story Details
Key Persons
S. L. Ashlock
Fred G. Rounds
Location
Washington State College Campus
Story Details
A letter from professor S. L. Ashlock to building superintendent Fred G. Rounds, intended for an office 100 yards away, was misread by postal clerks as addressed to 'Administration, Ill.' and traveled over 4,000 miles before returning to the sender ten days later.