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2.0 Posters, bulk: 1947 - 1964

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1998.23.2

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection is comprised of newspaper clippings, printed pieces, correspondence, and original artwork by Amelia Opdyke Jones and several pieces by Fred G. Cooper. A majority of original artwork in this collection is either pencil on tracing paper, or gouache on board.

Dates

  • Majority of material found within 1947 - 1964

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Certain artworks in this collection portraying trade or service marks may not be reproduced without permission of the copyright holder.

Extent

3 Volumes (Boxes 5-7)

Language of Materials

English

Series Outline

Series 2: Posters

Approx. 111 cardboard silkscreened posters and 32 on heavy paper designed for the Western Electric Employees’ Suggestion System, encouraging employees to submit ideas on how to improve efficiency for a cash bonus. Bulk undated, ones with fluorescent inks 1950 and later. 1947-1964

Repository Details

Part of the Archives and Reading Room Repository

Contact:
Research Archivist