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Heller (Alf) collection of exposition postcards
M2160
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Title: Alf Heller collection of exposition postcards
source:
Heller, Alfred E.
Identifier/Call Number: M2160
Physical Description:
1.5 Linear Feet
(2 boxes)
Date (bulk): 1911-1931
Date (inclusive): 1851-1985
Abstract: Collection of historical postcards commemorating various international expositions primarily in Europe, assembled by donor
Alf Heller.
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.
Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.
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.
[identification of item], Alf Heller collection of exposition postcards (M2160). Dept. of Special Collections and University
Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
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.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Transfer from Rare Books; 2016. Accession MSS 2016-209.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Postcards.
Europe -- Description and travel.
England -- Description and travel
United States -- Description and travel.
Exhibitions
Trade shows
Heller, Alfred E.
Crystal Palace (Sydenham, London, England)