Heller (Alf) collection of exposition postcards, 1851-1985, bulk 1911-1931
Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Alf Heller collection of exposition postcards
- Dates:
- 1851-1985, bulk 1911-1931
- Creators:
- Heller, Alfred E.
- Abstract:
- Collection of historical postcards commemorating various international expositions primarily in Europe, assembled by donor Alf Heller.
- Extent:
- 1.5 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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[identification of item], Alf Heller collection of exposition postcards (M2160). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Background
- Scope and content:
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Collection of exposition postcards primarily from Europe and England, assembled by donor Alf Heller. The majority are blank, unsent postcards. There is also a file of published material about the Crystal Palace in London, including prints, a newer guide book and a book of photographic views.
- Biographical / historical:
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Alfred E. "Alf" Heller is a graduate of Stanford University and has donated several historical items to Stanford Special Collections. Heller was founder and president of California Tomorrow and was also the publisher of the newspaper Nevada County Nugget between 1959 and 1979 in Grass Valley, California.
- Acquisition information:
- Transfer from Rare Books; 2016. Accession MSS 2016-209.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
About this collection guide
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2016-09-19 15:54:47 -0700 .
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.
- Terms of access:
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While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.
- Preferred citation:
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[identification of item], Alf Heller collection of exposition postcards (M2160). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
- Location of this collection:
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Department of Special Collections, Green Library557 Escondido MallStanford, CA 94305-6004, US
- Contact:
- (650) 725-1022