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Jacob Myers scrapbook

Call Number

1978.109

Date

circa 1859 to 1876, inclusive

Creator

Myers, Jacob

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet
in one box

Language of Materials

English .

Abstract

One bound scrapbook compiled by Jacob Myers and containing various news clippings and sample printing work of the Electric Printing Company, such as calling cards, advertisements, tickets, and invoice cards.

Biographical note

Jacob Myers (d. 1901) resided at 1131 Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn, and was an employee of the New York Times during the 1860s. He was also president of the Electric Printing Company, located at 25 Consilyea Street in Brooklyn.

Arrangement

This collection consists of a single volume.

Scope and Contents

One bound scrapbook compiled by Jacob Myers and containing various news clippings and sample printing work of the Electric Printing Company, such as calling cards, advertisements, tickets, and invoice cards. The volume was originally used as a mailing list for the New York Times. Contents of the scrapbook date from circa 1859 to 1876.

Conditions Governing Access

Open to users without restriction.

Conditions Governing Use

This item is in the public domain. While many items at the Center for Brooklyn History are unrestricted, we do not own reproduction rights to all materials. Be aware of the several kinds of rights that might apply: copyright, licensing and trademarks. The researcher assumes all responsibility for copyright questions.

Preferred Citation

Identification of item, date (if known); Jacob Myers scrapbook, 1978.109, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source and date of acquisition unknown. Formally accessioned in 1978.

Collection processed by

Nicholas Pavlik

About this Guide

This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-01-23 20:06:08 +0000.
Using Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language: Description is written in: English, Latin script.

Processing Information

This collection was rehoused and the finding aid revised by Dee Bowers in 2024.

Repository

Brooklyn Historical Society

Container

Box: 1 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

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