Scott Print Shop Samples
Collection Scope and Content Summary
Samples of theater programs, advertisements, business stationery, brochures and signs as well as cards, invitations and programs for various local clubs and organizations. Also includes political signs, union meeting notices and strike ballots.
Dates
- 1907-1970
Language of Material
English
Conditions Governing Access
Available for use in the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections.
Conditions Governing Use
Various copying restrictions apply. Guidelines are available from Michigan Technological University Archives & Copper Country Historical Collections.
Biography
The Scott Print Shop was located in Calumet, Michigan and operated nearly 70 years. It was first owned by Harry S. Scott and William J. Roberts and was known as Scott & Roberts. By 1916, Harry S. Scott was the sole owner, and by 1930 the printer was known as the Scott Print Shop.
Extent
1.42 Cubic Feet (2 flat boxes)
Abstract
Samples, 1908-1970, of printed material from the Scott Print Shop in Calumet, Michigan. Includes theater programs, advertisements, business stationery, brochures and signs as well as cards, invitations and programs for various local clubs and organizations. Also includes political signs, union meeting notices and strike ballots.
Acquisition
A gift of 1.5 cubic feet of print shop samples was donated to the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections by Alvin J. Rule on June 3, 1971.
- Title
- Scott Print Shop Samples
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Elizabeth Russell, revised by Rachael Bussert
- Date
- 7/19/2010
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding provided by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Repository Details
Part of the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections Repository