Trade Catalogs and Literature:
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Separate
from its automotive literature collection, the Research
Center holds one of the most extensive collections of
trade catalogs and related trade literature in the United
States. Approximately one third of the 20,000-item collection
is accessible through our on-line
library catalog, Imagine. Intended to be "thrown
away" by the consumer, these publications offer a
wealth of information on the buying habits of 19th and
20th century Americans. The collection covers virtually
every type of product; from agricultural implements, to
clothing and dry-goods, to school supplies, toys, and
telephones. Recent additions to the trade literature collection
include computer software and hardware publications as
well as Internet access information. |
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