National Food Stores/National Tea Co. Papers, 1951/1952

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], National Food Stores/National Tea Co. Papers, 1951-1952, Ms2026-011, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 box
Abstract:
This collection consists of National Food Stores/National Tea Co. advertising Scripts. The collection dates from 1951-1952. There are 130 pages of typed advertising script drafts (many working copies with notations), a page sketch, office memos, and handwritten notes for National Food Stores.
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], National Food Stores/National Tea Co. Papers, 1951-1952, Ms2026-011, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of National Food Stores/National Tea Co. advertising Scripts. Some are for Everywoman's Magazine. The collection dates from 1951-1952. There are 130 pages of typed advertising script drafts (many working copies with notations), a page sketch, office memos, and handwritten notes for National Food Stores.

Acquisition information:
This collection was purchased by Special Collections and Univeristy Archives in 2019.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the This collection was purchased by Special Collections and Univeristy Archives in 2025. was completed in March 2026.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged in folder by advertising topic. Folder one consits advertisements and documents related to beverages like tea, coffee, and wine. Folder two consits advertisements and documents related to breakfast foods. Folder three consists of advertisements and documents related to Christmas. Folder four consists of advertisements and documents related to general advertisements like for National Food stores. Folder five consists of advertisements and documents related to Meat like beef. Folder six consists of advertisements and documents related to preserves and bread like strawberry preserves. Folder seven consists of advertisements and documents related to Thanksgiving including promotions for turkey.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
History of Food and Drink