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Ephemera collection

 Collection
Identifier: EPHEM

Abstract

The ephemera collection consists of over one million items containing obsolete money and lottery tickets, playbills, invitations, billheads, menus, tobacco labels, match books, bottle caps, trade cards, flyers, pamphlets, catalogs, labels, and countless other items bearing advertisements dating from the 18th century to the present.

Dates

  • 1753 - 2012

Conditions Governing Use

The reproduction of materials in this collection may be subject to copyright restrictions. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine and satisfy copyright clearances or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections. For more information visit the MCHC’s Rights and Permissions page.

Extent

306 Linear Feet (306 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

The ephemera collection is arranged into series by subject matter, then materials are organized into subseries alphabetically, chronologically, or further by subject. Within the subseries, items are arranged alphabetically by the name of the company, organization, or person who produced it. Occasionally an entire subseries may be devoted to a single company, organization, or person.

Title
Guide to the ephemera collection.
Status
In Progress
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository

Contact:
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750