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Postage collection

 Collection — Folder: S1534
Identifier: S1534

Scope and Contents

This collection includes first day covers and stamps ranging from 1915 to 1971 predominantly from William G. Bray as well as other collectors. Also included in this collection is a letter to a Mrs. Frances McDonald of Indianapolis, Indiana regarding the purchase of tickets to the Beatles concert at the Pepsi Coliseum on September 3, 1964.

Dates

  • 1915-1972

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.

Historical Note

First day covers are stamped envelopes that are postmarked the day the stamp was first available.

Extent

0.02 Cubic Feet (2 folders)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

This collection is arranged chronologically.

Custodial History

This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation.

Accruals

No further additions are expected.

Processing Information

Collection processing completed 2018/05/15 by Jennifer Carter. EAD finding aid created 2018/05/15 by Jennifer Carter.
Title
Postage collection
Status
Completed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository

Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671