Oversize Broadsides, 1929-1937
Scope and Contents
Records and samples, circa 1910s-1930s, of the Batesville Printing Company of Batesville, Albemarle County, Virginia. Consists almost exclusively of samples of their printing jobs, like broadsides, stationary, envelopes, fliers, etc., thus providing the names and often addresses of a variety of businesses that existed in the area at the time and of the kind of events that were advertised. Especially prominent are announcements and stationary for traveling Vaudeville shows such as the Dandy Dixie Shows and the Russell Brothers. Several general merchants are also included in the collection such as C.V. Layman. Also included are a few documents and letters addressing the manager of the Batesville Printing Company, Elmer Batten, usually in regards to printing orders.
All printing samples or examples are on paper or card stock, with the exception of one small leather wallet which has been processed and housed as an artifact.
Dates
- Creation: 1929-1937
Creator
- From the Collection: Batesville Printing Company (Batesville, Va.) (Organization)
- From the Collection: Elmer Gough Batten, 1895-1985 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access:
Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.60 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository