James King Steele and travel-related ephemera collection, 1894-1964

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Summary

Abstract:
This collection consists of travel-related ephemera and material related to James King Steele.
Extent:
5 boxes
Language:
The records are in English .

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of material accumulated and produced by James King Steele during his time in China, Japan, and the Philippines. Some of the material created by Steele includes greeting cards and sheet music. There is also a letter from the Prince of Denmark where he thanks Steele for a book and a magazine.

Other travel-related ephemera in this collection do not relate to James King Steele, but were accumulated over time. They include booklets, guidebooks, travel brochures, postcards, maps, and other promotional material.

This collection is arranged by country, but there is content related to specific steamship companies.

Biographical / historical:

James King Steele was an author, editor, and publicist. He was the manager of the publication department at the Toyo Kisen Kaisha (Oriental Steamship Company). He was also the editor of "Japan," a monthly travel publication issued by TKK.

Acquisition information:
In library.
Rules or conventions:
Finding Aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Location of this collection:
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108, US
Contact:
(626) 405-2191
reference@huntington.org
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