Date of Award
6-1933
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
First Advisor
Ernest Mahan
Keywords
World War, 1914-1918, Postal service, Censorship.
Abstract
It may seem strange that this introduction should begin with contraband. But after considerable reflection it is deemed advisable. Most people have some idea of the meaning of contraband and there will be no attempt made to define it here. Indeed it is clear that a simple definition does not suffice. This study will show, however, that contraband and mail, in war times, are closely related. One reason for this is the fact that the functions of mail in modern times have greatly broadened. It is no longer just correspondence; other things have been added, such as parcel post and hence the mails are a means of commerce. Not only parcel post is used to aid commerce, but first class mail during the war conveyed articles of commerce. An attempt will also be made to show that letters conveyed information that was unneutral.
[Taken from Chapter 1]
Recommended Citation
Davidson, Ross Wallace, "The censorship of the neutral mails by the belligerents in the world war" (1933). Electronic Theses & Dissertations. 645.
https://digitalcommons.pittstate.edu/etd/645
