James C. Whitten Ephemera Collection on the History of Vegetarianism, 1844-2001 (inclusive).

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James C. Whitten Ephemera Collection on the History of Vegetarianism, 1844-2001 (inclusive).

Collection includes postcards, autographs and letters of well-known vegetarians; script and program for Sylvester Speaks, A Sesquicentennial on the Life and Lectures of Sylvester Graham, held in Northampton, Massachusetts, September 2001; postcards, menus, and other printed material from North America and Europe featuring restaurants and other organizations promoting vegetarianism; product labels and containers; a jar opener; membership pins; two posters by Sue Coe; and a guitar pick belonging to singer Linda McCartney.

1 oversize folder.

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Salt, Henry S., 1851-1939

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Graham, Sylvester, 1794-1851

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