The Samsonite Story with Glossy Cover, circa 1968

Item

Identifier: B245.01.0001.0001.00002

Staff Only

Abstract

Brochure providing information about the Samsonite Corporation's history and the progress and evolution of the company, from 1910 to 1973. It appears to be the final version of the brochure (the other item in the folder appears to be an early version).

Dates

circa 1968

Creator

Samsonite Corporation (1910-1973) (Organization)

Rights and Usage Statement

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Extent

From the File: 1.75 Linear Feet : flat box (25 x 21 x 2 inches)

Additional Description

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."