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Scott Print Shop Samples

 Collection — Box: 1-2
Identifier: MS-717

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

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Houghton 49931 U.S.A. US