Sales and Production department records, 1916-1995
Dates
- Creation: 1916-1995
Scope and Contents
Records highlight the experiences of Allyn and Bacon employees, and include correspondence, meeting minutes, sales manuals, and instances of informal departmental activities including homemade playbills and audio recordings of office productions.
Creator
- From the Collection: Allyn and Bacon (Organization)
- From the Collection: Bacon, George Andrew, 1847-1930 (Person)
- From the Collection: Allyn, John, 1843-1921 (Person)
Restrictions on Access
Collection is open for research. The Stock Book in Series II. is closed due to fragility, pending conservation review.
Audio and video recordings have been digitally copied; all original media were retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.
Extent
4.5 Linear Feet (9 containers)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
Chronological
Custodial History
Includes a variety of materials collected by John Gilman throughout his tenure with Allyn and Bacon. Gilman retired as Senior Vice President of Sales. Materials include catalogs, brochures, cassette tapes, and artifacts.
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
617-552-4861
burns@bc.libanswers.com