American Asphalt Paint Co. Water, Water Everywhere!, 1931

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Summary

Creator:
American Asphalt Paint Co. and John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History
Abstract:
Paint and coatings manufacturer based in Chicago, Ill. Collection includes promotional booklet that discusses water and the waterproofing benefits of asphalt-based paints and coatings. Booklet is illustrated with watercolors by A. Malrose and Chris Marie Meeker. Included is a letter from the company President to then-Duke University President William Few offering the booklet as a gift. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.
Extent:
0.1 Linear Feet
Language:
Materials in English
Collection ID:
RL.11575

Background

Scope and content:

Collection includes promotional booklet that discusses water and the waterproofing benefits of asphalt-based paints and coatings. Booklet is illustrated with watercolors by A. Malrose and Chris Marie Meeker. Included is a letter from the company President to then-Duke University President William Few offering the booklet as a gift. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.

Biographical / historical:

Paint and coatings manufacturer based in Chicago, Ill.

Acquisition information:
The American Asphalt Paint Co. Water, Water Everywhere! were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a transfer in 2016. Removed from the William Preston Few papers.
Processing information:

Processed by Richard Collier, Jan. 2018

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Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Subjects:
Advertising
Literature
Names:
John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History
Few, W. P. (William Preston), 1867-1940

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[Identification of item], American Asphalt Paint Co. Water, Water Everywhere!, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.