Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Mary Leihr Scrapbook
- Dates:
- 1926-1927
- Creators:
- Leihr, Mary
- Extent:
- 0.20 Linear Feet
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of item, folder title, box number, Mary Leihr Scrapbook, Special Collections and University Archives, San Diego State University Library.
Background
- Scope and content:
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This scrapbook was compiled by Mary Leihr during 1926 and 1927. The scrapbook includes drawings, cartoons, notes, letters, and telegrams sent by Mary's beau Al William Logan, a travelling saleman. Many of the cartoons and sketches express Al's adoration for Mary and illustrate his travels. The notes and sketches are also representative of 1920s American culture with references to fashion, radio, race, and humor.
- Biographical / historical:
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Mary Leihr lived in Indianiapolis, Indiana during the 1920s. Her beau, Al William Logan, appears to have been a travelling saleman. He wrote Mary letters and drew her sketches while he was away on business in California, Oregon, Washington, North Dakota, Montana, and Minnesota.
- Acquisition information:
- Found in the stacks. Donor and acquisition date unknown.
- Accruals:
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9999-207 (accessioned in Jan 2012. Found in stacks)
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
About this collection guide
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2021-01-15 08:16:20 -0800 .
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is open for research.
- Terms of access:
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The copyright interests in these materials have not been transferred to San Diego State University. Copyright resides with the creators of materials contained in the collection or their heirs. The nature of historical archival and manuscript collections is such that copyright status may be difficult or even impossible to determine. Requests for permission to publish must be submitted to the Head of Special Collections, San Diego State University, Library and Information Access. When granted, permission is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical item and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder(s), which must also be obtained in order to publish. Materials from our collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of item, folder title, box number, Mary Leihr Scrapbook, Special Collections and University Archives, San Diego State University Library.
- Location of this collection:
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Library and Information Access5500 Campanile DriveSan Diego, CA 92182-8050, US
- Contact:
- (619) 594-6791