Collection of Trade Catalogs and Manuals, 1850-present

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Summary

Creators:
History San Jose
Abstract:
Extent:
7 linear feet
Language:
Preferred citation:

Collection of Trade Catalogs and Manuals. History San Jose Research Library

Background

Scope and content:

An artificial collection of trade catalogs and manuals either accompanying artifacts in the museum's collection, or directly related to the history of the Santa Clara Valley. Industries and businesses represent agriculture, nurseries, transportation, architecture and design, household appliances, communications and assorted local retail and industry.

Acquisition information:
The items in this collection have been donated by multiple individuals over the lifetime of the San Jose Historical Museum and its successors.

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open to the public by appointment with the Curator of Library & Archives

Terms of access:

The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be "used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research." If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of "fair use," that user may be liable for copyright infringement. This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgement, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.

Preferred citation:

Collection of Trade Catalogs and Manuals. History San Jose Research Library

Location of this collection:
1661 Senter Road
San Jose, CA 95112, US
Contact:
(408) 287-2290
research@historysanjose.org
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