Scott Print Shop Samples MS-717

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1 Scott Print Shop Samples MS-717 Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Russell, revised by Rachael Bussert This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit June 26, 2014 Describing Archives: A Content Standard Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections 7/19/ Townsend Drive Houghton, Michigan, copper@mtu.edu

2 Table of Contents Summary Information... 3 Biography... 4 Collection Scope and Content Summary... 4 Administrative Information...4 Controlled Access Headings...5 Collection Inventory Page 2 -

3 Summary Information Repository Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections Creator Scott Print Shop (Calumet, Mich.). Title Scott Print Shop Samples Date [inclusive] Extent 1.42 cubic feet 2 flat boxes Language English Language of Material English Mixed materials [Box] 1-2 Abstract Samples, , of printed material from the Scott Print Shop in Calumet, Michigan. Includes theater programs, advertisements, business stationery, brochures and signs as well as cards, invitations and programs for various local clubs and organizations. Also includes political signs, union meeting notices and strike ballots. Preferred Citation MS-717, Scott Print Shop Samples, Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections, Houghton, Michigan. - Page 3 -

4 Biography The Scott Print Shop was located in Calumet, Michigan and operated nearly 70 years. It was first owned by Harry S. Scott and William J. Roberts and was known as Scott & Roberts. By 1916, Harry S. Scott was the sole owner, and by 1930 the printer was known as the Scott Print Shop. Collection Scope and Content Summary Samples of theater programs, advertisements, business stationery, brochures and signs as well as cards, invitations and programs for various local clubs and organizations. Also includes political signs, union meeting notices and strike ballots. Administrative Information Publication Information Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections 7/19/2010 Revision Description This collection was processed during the NHPRC funded Detailed Processing Project. 6/14/2014 Conditions Governing Access Available for use in the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections. Conditions Governing Use Various copying restrictions apply. Guidelines are available from Michigan Technological University Archives & Copper Country Historical Collections. Acquisition - Page 4 -

5 A gift of 1.5 cubic feet of print shop samples was donated to the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections by Alvin J. Rule on June 3, Controlled Access Headings Corporate Name(s) Scott Print Shop (Calumet, Mich.). Genre(s) Advertisements Announcements Playbills Political posters Printed ephemera Programs Geographic Name(s) Calumet (Mich.) Subject(s) Business enterprises--michigan--calumet Printing--Specimens - Page 5 -

6 Collection Inventory Box Folder Food and Beverage Sales General Merchandise Sales and Advertisements General Services Advertisements Motorized Vehicle services and Repair (Plains, Boats, Cars) 1 4 Calumet Theatre Advertisements Miscellaneous Advertisements and Letterheads 1 6 Miscellaneous Advertisements and Letterheads 1 7 Dancing and Party Advertisements Miscellaneous Bulletins and Gatherings 1 9 Veteran's Organization and Worker's Union local Orders, Organizations, and Clubs Government - Political Rallies and Campaign Advertisements Page 6 -

7 Government - School Based Inventory Sheets and Events Government - City and Township Reports and Statements Religious - Event Programs Religious - Bible Camps and Conventions Religious Annual Reports and Rosters Religious Miscellaneous Items Page 7 -