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David C. Meyer collection of letterheads and stationery

 Collection
Identifier: Case Wing-NC1002-L47 D38
Abstract

Collection of letterheads and stationery from David C. Meyer, owner of Meyerbooks and its imprint David Meyer Magic Books. Collection consists of single sheet letterheads, envelopes, stationery packets, and advertising materials originally issued by hotels, businesses, organizations, and performers.

Dates: 1861? to approximately 2013; Majority of material found within 1915 - 2000

Letterhead and stationery collection

 Collection
Identifier: Case Wing folio-NC1002-.L47-L48
Abstract

This is a growing collection of letterheads, envelopes, and stationery sheets. Geographic coverage includes the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The bulk of materials come from Illinois, particularly the Chicago region. Most items were issued between approximately 1900 and approximately 1925.

Dates: approximately 1900-ongoing; Majority of material found within 1910 - 1925

Paper specimen collection

 Collection
Identifier: Case Wing folio-TS1220-N49
Abstract

A collection of paper specimen sheets, catalogs, binding materials, and other advertising materials issued primarily by paper companies. Geographic coverage includes primarily the United States and continental Europe.

Dates: approximately 1900-ongoing; Majority of material found within 1970 - 2010

Willens & Company business and advertising specimens

 Collection
Identifier: Wing-Modern-MS-Willens & Co.
Abstract Collection of business forms and cards, advertisements, and other commercial printing specimens created by Chicago printing firm Willens & Company. Also included in the collection are brochures, catalogs, and other text describing the products and services of the company and current rates. The specimens were originally compiled in a three-ring binder for a sales representative to demonstrate the company's line of "standardized advertising and printed necessities and to take orders for...
Dates: 1939

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Advertisements 3
Letterheads 3
Paper -- Specimens 3
Receipts (Financial records) 3
Advertising -- Hotels 2
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Color printing (Printing) 2
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Advertising -- Airlines 1
Advertising -- Cold storage 1
Advertising -- Lamps 1
Advertising -- Libraries 1
Advertising -- Lubricating oils 1
Advertising -- Newspapers 1
Advertising -- Ocean liners 1
Advertising -- Refrigeration and refrigerating machinery 1
Advertising -- Soap 1
Blank forms 1
Blotting papers (Paper) 1
Book cloth (textile material) 1
Bookbinding 1
Bookbinding -- Materials 1
Booksellers and bookselling 1
Brochures 1
Business cards 1
Carriage industry 1
Casinos -- Marketing 1
Chicago (Ill.) 1
Coated papers (Paper) 1
Comedians 1
Correspondence 1
Coupons 1
Cover papers (Paper) 1
Currency papers (Paper) 1
Direct mail 1
Embossed papers (Paper) 1
Entertainers 1
Ephemera 1
Europe 1
Foil papers (Paper) 1
Fraternal organizations 1
Greeting cards 1
Handmade papers (Paper) 1
Labels (identifying artifacts) 1
Magicians 1
Manufacturers' catalogs 1
Marbled papers (Paper) 1
Menus 1
Office equipment and supplies -- United States -- Catalogs 1
Office equipment and supplies industry -- Illinois -- Chicago 1
Paper -- Sample books 1
Paper industry 1
Papermaking 1
Postcards 1
Posters 1
Price lists 1
Printing -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Specimens 1
Printing industry -- Illinois -- Chicago 1
Publishers and publishing 1
Sales catalogs 1
Sample books 1
Tickets 1
Tracing papers (Paper) 1
Trade catalogs 1
United States 1
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Pictorial works 1
Wallpapers (Paper) 1
Watercolor paper 1
World War, 1914-1918 -- Caricatures and cartoons 1
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Language
German 2
Italian 1
 
Names
Newberry Library. John M. Wing Foundation 2
Andrews, Nelson, Whitehead (Firm) 1
Bauer Type Foundry (New York, N.Y.) 1
Best Western Hotels (Firm) 1
Borden's Farm Products Co. of Illinois 1