Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Visual and Verbal Communication (hierarchy name)
4. Information Forms (hierarchy name)
5. information forms (objects)
6. document genres
7. [documents by function]

Narrower term/s

• direct mail [NP]

Anotations

Scope note:

Letters, packages, and other physical materials delivered to or intended for one individual or for one address, usually but not always delivered by an official postal system. For electronic mail, prefer "electronic mail."