Fred Ackarman papers, 1937-1944
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Summary
- Creator:
- Ackarman, Fred, 1882-1968
- Abstract:
- Fred Ackarman was proprietor of a hardware store in Sedan, Kansas. Collection includes correspondence, trade newsletters and World War II related publications from agencies including the War Production Board, the Office of War Information and the Office of Price Administration.
- Extent:
- 0.1 Linear Feet
- Language:
- Materials in English
- Research Center:
- John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History
- Collection ID:
- RL.11311
Background
- Scope and content:
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Collection includes correspondence, trade newsletters and World War II-related publications from agencies including the War Production Board, the Offices of Defense Transportation, Price Administration, Production Management, and War Information. Trade organizations represented include the Implement Dealers Association, the Southwestern Lumbermen's Association and the National Retail Hardware Association. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.
- Biographical / historical:
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Fred Ackarman born 1882, Sedan, Kansas. Graduated high school 1902 and entered father's hardware business. Died 1968. Ackarman Hardware & Lumber established 1883 by E.C. Ackarman. Proprietors since 1996 are Charlie and Jane Meadows. [Sources: http://www.ackarman.com/; http://www.ksgenweb.org/archives/1918ks/bioa/ackarmf.html ]
- Acquisition information:
- The Fred Ackarman papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift in 2009.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Richard Collier, Oct. 2016
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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