D. H. Ramsey Library Special Collections and University Archives

Asheville Postcard Company Salesman’s Samples Collection
M2018.03

Summary Information

Repository
UNC Asheville Special Collections and University Archives
Title
Asheville Postcard Company Salesman’s Samples Collection
ID
M2018.03
Date [inclusive]
1939-1941
Extent
0.5 Linear feet
Physical Description
The collection contains 11 salesman's sample booklets. Each sample booklet is accordion folded.
Language
English

Preferred Citation

Asheville Postcard Company Salesman's Samples Collection, D.H. Ramsey Library, Special Collections, University of North Carolina at Asheville 28804

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Scope and Contents

The Asheville Postcard Company Salesman’s Samples Collection contains 11 sample books. The books each feature different cards marketed to promote towns or communities, and were carried by salesman to be shown to prospective buyers. Dating from 1939 to 1941, the 11 sample booklets in this collection document the commercial process of how these popular and colorful cards came into the hands of consumers. Salesman would call at retail establishments such as tourist attractions, hotels, drugstores, and other venues with these samples and take orders for both generic and customized cards. The orders would be printed and shipped to the retailers, where they would be purchased by tourists and locals alike.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

UNC Asheville Special Collections and University Archives

Ramsey Library, CPO # 1500
One University Heights
Asheville, North Carolina, 28804-8504
828.251.6645
speccoll@unca.edu

Access Information

The collection is open for research.

Custodial History

Collection acquired from William A. Hart.

Accruals Note

No additional accruals are expected.

Processing Information

Processed by Joey Harrington, Spring 2018, with finding aid assistance by Gene Hyde.

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Related Materials

Related Materials

This collection is related to the L. C. LeCompte Postcard Collection and the Fred Kahn Asheville Postcard Collection.

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Collection Inventory

Folder 1: Sample Set of Tennessee General & Smoky Mountain View Post Cards, January 27, 1939. 

Folder 2: Sample Set of Carolina General View Postcards, July 3, 1939 

Folder 3: Sample Set of Salem, VA Local View Postcards, May 25, 1940 

Folder 4: Sample Set of Bristol, TN Postcards, April 9, 1940 

Folder 5: Sample Set of Johnson City, TN Postcards, April 30, 1940 

Folder 6: Sample Set of Brevard, NC & Imprinted Postcards, June 19, 1940 

Folder 7: Sample Set of Tennessee & General View Postcards, August 27, 1940 

Folder 8: Sample Set of General View Postcards, August 28, 1940 

Folder 9: Sample Set of Lenoir, NC Postcards, May 26, 1941 

Folder 10: Sample Set of General Carolina View & Imprinted Postcards 

Folder 11: Sample Set of Wilson, NC Postcards