Philadelphia distributors' paper sample books
Scope and Contents
The Philadelphia distributors' paper sample books collection consists of forty-two sample books likely produced between 1900 and 1960. The collection contains samples ranging from paper covers to typewriter, blotting, and gummed papers. Each book typically contains papers in multiple colors, weights, and finishes. While the manufacturers are located in New England and the Midwest, the distributors (when identified) are all based in Philadelphia. One of the manufacturing companies is the American Writing Paper Company, which became the largest producer of fine papers in the world during its peak output. The Thomas W. Price Company is the most common distributor.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1900-1960
Creator
- Creator unidentified (Person)
Language of Materials
Materials entirely in English.
Access Information
The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. Please contact Special Collections Department, University of Delaware Library, https://library.udel.edu/static/purl.php?askspec
Extent
1 linear foot (1 box)
Abstract
The Philadelphia distributors' paper sample books collection consists of forty-two sample books likely produced between 1900 and 1960. The collection contains samples ranging from paper covers to typewriter, blotting, and gummed papers. Each book typically contains papers in multiple colors, weights, and finishes. While the manufacturers are located in New England and the Midwest, the distributors (when identified) are all based in Philadelphia. One of the manufacturing companies is the American Writing Paper Company, which became the largest producer of fine papers in the world during its peak output. The Thomas W. Price Company is the most common distributor.
Arrangement
Paper sample books are arranged alphabetically by manufacturer, and then alphabetically by title when the manufacturer is not identified.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchase, 1987
Shelving Summary
Box 1: Shelved in SPEC MSS record center carton
Processing Information
Processed and encoded by Kristen Nassif, October, 2019.
Subject
- American Writing Paper Company (Organization)
- Thomas W. Price Company (Organization)
- Title
- Finding aid for Philadelphia distributors' paper sample books
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- University of Delaware Library, Special Collections
- Date
- 2019 October 15
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the University of Delaware Library Special Collections Repository