Abstract: A computer based package delivery and control system for tracking receipt and internal delivery of items such as packages. The system maintains a database of records of information relating to packages which have been received by an organization at a facility such as a mail room. The records include the names of employees who are the ultimate recipients of the packages as well as the internal delivery status of the packages. The system is also provided with a programmable, portable data terminal which has a capability for the input of graphical data and includes an integral bar code scanner. The portable data terminal may be used to input package information to the data processing system when packages are received. From time to time, the data processing system downloads internal delivery manifests to the portable data terminal, which may then be used to deliver packages to the employees who are the intended recipients.