U.S. History

The Further Adventures of a Lucky Dog: Owney, U.S. Rail Mail Mascot

Dirk Wales

About the Program

Dirk Wales talks about late 19th Century railway mail mascot Owney, who accompanied U.S. Postal workers on train trips across the U.S.  Mr. Wales spoke to children about Owney and his adventures on "Owney Day" at the U.S. Postal Museum in Washington, DC.     

About the Authors

Dirk Wales

Writer and film director Dirk Wales is the author of "A Lucky Dog: Owney, U.S. Rail Mail Mascot" and "Jack London's Dog." 

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The Further Adventures of a Lucky Dog: Owney, U.S. Rail Mail Mascot

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  • Saturday, October 17th at 3:15pm (ET)
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