Blue Bunny Label Book

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:

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Blue Bunny Label Book, c. 1930s, Ms2025 079, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.2 Cubic Feet 1 box
Creator:
Pacific Coast Canners. Inc. (Oakland. CA)
Abstract:
This collection consists of canning label samples created by Pacific Coast Canners. Inc from around the 1930s.
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], Blue Bunny Label Book, c. 1930s, Ms2025 079, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of canning label samples created by Pacific Coast Canners. Inc from around the 1930s. The labels are divided into categories relating to the variety and grade of fruit. Fruits mentioned include: peaches, apricots, pears, cherries, plums, pineapple, tomatoes, grapes, and various mixed fruits.

The label book also includes a 1937 letter from Walter Stewart writing on behalf of Stecher-Traung Lithograph Coporation. It is addressed to R. Lowell MoDaniel and explains the book as a set of sample labels.

Acquisition information:
The Blue Bunny Label Book was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives on 2024-10-24.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Blue Bunny Label Book was completed in September 2025.