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Detroit Publishing Co. postcard collection

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Detroit

Identification Note

Postcards in this collection include the prefix "DPC" before the item number.

Dates

  • approximately 1890s-1930s

Creator

Language

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This material is unprocessed and is available by appointment only. Please contact reference@newberry.org at least 5 business days in advance to request an appointment.

Extent

14.5 Linear Feet (16,000 postcards in 29 boxes)

Abstract

The Detroit Publishing Company was a prolific publisher of postcards and photographic prints from the late 1890s to the early 1920s. A gift from John I. Monroe, this collection of approximately 16,000 postcards is a rich resource for views of North American cities and towns, landscapes, and national parks. The collection also includes views of many foreign countries.

Stack Location

2 39 2

Provenance

Donated by the Lake County Forest Preserve District as part of the Curt Teich Postcard Archives Collection at the Newberry Library.

Creator

Source

Title
Detroit Publishing Co. postcard collection, approximately 1890s-1930s
Status
Unprocessed
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts Repository

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