Calling cards collection
Collection
Identifier: S2099
Scope and Contents
This collection includes calling cards from Chas. A. Wilder, Charles Levi, Gen. John Morton, Will F. Hasson, Tom L. Yandes, and Mrs. J.H. McKerman in Indiana ranging from 1873 to 1882 regarding New Years.
Dates
- 1873-1882
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.
Biographical Note/Historical Note/Administrative History
Calling cards were used on house visits as a way to introduce oneself or if the occupant was absent. It is the predecessor to the modern business card.
Extent
0.05 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by subject.
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 2014/02/21 by Danielle Adams. EAD finding aid created 2014/02/21 by Danielle Adams.
- Title
- Calling cards 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
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
