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Containers

 Series
Identifier: id212661

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents

Artifacts originally created to transport or distribute objects or substances. Included in this classification are terms to describe generic forms used to store or ship any variety of materials. The term "Package, Product" from Merchandising T&E should be used in addition to a term from the Container classification to describe containers used for the marketing and mechandising of specific products; the products themselves may be noted in a subject fields. Containers made for personal storage or transport of specific objects are listed in Storage and Display Accessories, Personal Carrying and Storage gear, or other classifications with the objects for which they were made.

Dates

  • Creation: 1693-[ongoing], 1900-2011
  • Creation: Majority of material found in 1900-2011

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English Greek,Ancient(to1453) Hebrew

Conditions Governing Access:

This 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: 4.75 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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