Library /sys$common/syshlp/mailhelp.hlb SELECT, Parameter  *Conan The Librarian (sorry for the slow response - running on an old VAX)

 foldername

    Specifies the name of the folder from which to select messages.

    If you omit the foldername, the folder to be used is determined
    in the following order:

    1. The current folder is used, if any (unless the /NEW qualifier
       is specified)

    2. The NEWMAIL folder is used if:

       o  You specify the /NEW qualifier

       o  You omit selection qualifiers and you have new mail

    3. The MAIL folder is used.