Food and beverage, approximately 1880
Dates
- Creation: approximately 1880
Scope and Contents
This collection contains marketing materials from the hospitality and travel industries assembled by brand heritage scholar Bradford Hudson. Included are advertisements, brochures, maps, menus, stationery, timetables, and trade cards. While hotels are the most heavily represented industry, there are also materials from airlines, cruises, food and beverage suppliers, railroads, restaurants, and travel agencies, as well as general tourist information from cities, national parks, and other attractions. Content documents companies throughout North America and Europe, with a particular focus on Boston and New England.
Creator
- From the Collection: Hudson, Bradford T. (Collector, Person)
Language of Materials
Predominantly in English, with some materials in Dutch, French, German, Hungarian, and Italian.
Restrictions on Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
1 Linear Feet (1 container)
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
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Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
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