Restaurant, Food Service, and Industry Ephemera Collection

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.

Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Restaurant, Food Service, and Industry Ephemera Collection, Ms2023-113, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.8 Cubic Feet 2 boxes
Abstract:
This collections contains publications and advertisements from companies related to restaurant equipment, food service, and industry dating from the 1920s-1950s. This include building materials, upholstery, and commercial appliances such as soda fountains.
Language:
The materials in this collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Restaurant, Food Service, and Industry Ephemera Collection, Ms2023-113, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collections contains publications and advertisements from companies related to restaurant equipment, food service, and industry. This include building materials, upholstery, and commercial appliances such as soda fountains. The bulk of these materials are undated, but seem to be from the mid-20th century.

Acquisition information:
This collection was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in 2022.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Restaurant, Food Service, and Industry Ephemera Collection was completed in October 2023.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged alphabetically by company name.