Catalogues, 1968-1986.

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Catalogues, 1968-1986.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/28802314

This collection contains various catalogues including Sears & Roebuck, Macy's, Davison's, Rich's and J.C. Penney's. Catalogues are annual, biannual and seasonal.

25 boxes, 13.5 cu. ft.

Atlanta History Center, Kenan Research Center / Cherokee Garden Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7264798

Atlanta History Center, Kenan Research Center / Cherokee Garden Library

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Sears

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Macy's

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Davison's.

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J.C. Penney's.

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Rich's.

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Catalogues.

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Montgomery Ward

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Montgomery Ward, the world's first general merchandise mail-order business, issued its first single sheet catalog in 1872. By 1887, the Chicago based company had annual sales exceeding $1,000,000 and in 1889 it became a privately held corporation. In 1893, founder Aaron Montgomery Ward sold his controlling interest to partner George R. Thorne, and the company became a public corporation in 1919. In 1931, Sewell L. Avery became chairman and chief executive officer. His te...