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The Role of Mail Order in Settling the Plains

One of the only ways the Great Plains settlers could receive products was through mail order. This process was crucial to serve the growing population of plains settlers. Without this service Western Kansas may not have been settled so quickly. Professor of history, Dr. Leo Oliva joins Don Rowlison to explore the great importance of mail order. Join us as we take this journey together.

English
  • Originally Aired June 19, 2022
  • Runtime 25 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network Smoky Hills PBS
  • Created February 6, 2024 by
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  • Modified April 21, 2024 by
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