Box 3, 1940-1988
Abstract
Flow Chart for Shwayder Brothers, Inc., framed, circa 1940s. Two posters of Samsonite sponsored racing vehicles, one speed boat (1988) and one a Formula One race car with driver Alan Jones (circa 1985).
Dates
- 1940-1988
Extent
2 Linear Feet (30 x 23.5 x 2.5 inches) : custom box
Scope and Contents
The series consists of materials associated with Samsonite Corporation and its history. Materials include two copies of the brochure, "The Samsonite Story," a company history published by Samsonite Corporation, ''The Samsonite Sentinel,'' a one-page newspaper composite about the founding of the company, the book "Jesse Shwayder and the Golden Rule" created by Shwayder Bros, Inc., and Jessie Shwayder's Golden Rule Marble: a green glass marble with bronze-colored narrow strip around the marble, gap at ends, and stamped lettering reading "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
Creator
- From the Collection: Berry, Hannah Shwayder, 1895-1986 (Person)
- From the Collection: Samsonite Corporation (1910-1973) (Organization)
- From the Collection: Shwayder, Nellie Weitz, 1886-1977 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository