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Advertising paper dolls

 Collection
Identifier: RHC-181

Scope and Contents

Small collection of uncut advertising paper dolls used to promote products to adults, spanning the dates of around 1964 to 2005. The collection contains paper dolls in catalogues, cereal boxes, coasters, and on magazine pages and post cards.

Dates

  • Creation: 1964-2003

Access to the Materials

Collection is open for research use. Materials may be accessed by request at Special Collections and University Archives in Seidman House. Materials do not circulate.

Publication Rights

The collection is the physical property of Grand Valley State University, but all literary rights are retained by the original creators of materials, their estates, heirs, or third parties. It is the responsibility of the researcher to secure appropriate permissions for publication beyond the bounds of fair use.

Extent

0.24 Linear feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased from Eclectibles, January 2020.

Subject

Title
Guide to the Advertising Paper Dolls Collection, RHC-181
Author
Annie Benefiel
Date
2020
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Grand Valley State University Special Collections and University Archives Repository

Contact:
Seidman House
1 Campus Drive
Allendale MI 49401 United States
616-331-8726