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The Samsonite Story, circa 1968

 Item
Identifier: B245.01.0001.0001.00001

Abstract

Brochure providing information about the Samsonite Corporation's history and the progress and evolution of the company, from 1910 to the 1974. It appears to be an early version of the brochure. sion).

Dates

  • circa 1968

Creator

Rights and Usage Statement

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Extent

1 Items (1 brochure) : good condition ; 12 pages; 8.5 x 11 inches

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

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."

Materials Specific Details

The item is 12 pages and features a pale green paper cover and velo-binding. The last page contains photocopied images of Samsonite plants worldwide.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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