Al Becker scrapbook, 1932-1941
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Summary
- Creator:
- Becker, Albert (Al) and John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History
- 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
- Collection ID:
- RL.11509
Background
- Scope and content:
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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:
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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:
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Processed by Richard Collier, Sept. 2017;
Accessions described in this collection guide: 2015-0187
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Subjects
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- Subjects:
- Retail trade
- Names:
- John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History
- Places:
- Missouri
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