Al Becker scrapbook, 1932-1941

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Summary

Creator:
Becker, Albert (Al)
Abstract:
Salesman and manager for Edison Brothers Stores chains of women's shoe and hosiery stores, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo. Scrapbook consists primarily of letters from regional and corporate managers discussing seasonal promotions, sales figures and goals, and congratulatory messages to Becker for managing successful stores. Also includes copies of photographs and greeting cards. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.
Extent:
1.0 Linear Foot
Language:
Materials in English
Research Center:
John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History
Collection ID:
RL.11509

Background

Scope and content:

Scrapbook consists primarily of letters from regional and corporate managers discussing seasonal promotions, sales figures and goals, and congratulatory messages to Becker for managing successful stores. Also includes copies of photographs and greeting cards. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.

Biographical / historical:

Salesman and manager for Edison Brothers Stores chains of women's shoe and hosiery stores, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo. Edison Brothers founded 1922 Atlanta, Ga.; incorporated 1928; moved to St. Louis 1929. Liquidated 1999. Becker managed Baker's and Bart shoe stores for Edison in Denver, Nashville, Newark, Philadelphia, Rochester, and St. Louis.

Acquisition information:
The Al Becker scrapbook was received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase in 2015.
Processing information:

Processed by Richard Collier, Sept. 2017;

Accessions described in this collection guide: 2015-0187

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Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Subjects:
Retail trade
Names:
John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History
Places:
Missouri

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