Edward Byrnes collection 1869-1961 [manuscript]

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Edward Byrnes collection 1869-1961 [manuscript]

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The Edward Byrnes Collection consists of three scrapbooks (1869-1958) containing annotated and dated newspaper articles about the history of the company and its employees and associates, advertisements for Reymer Brothers products, as well as photographs and death announcements of the founders, presidents, and vice presidents of the company. The scrapbooks also contain shareholder reports (1941-1958), order forms (1941-1950), and invitations to new store openings (1903-1929). Additionally, there is also business correspondence, financial plans, and advertisements from after the Heinz acquisition of Reymers and the Lemon Blennd rights in 1960. Promotional materials include oversized product label designs, posters, audio advertisements, and an NBC video advertisement for the drink. Other photographs depict Reymer store fronts and candy selections and boxes from the early twentieth century

1.5 linear ft.

Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 8191976

Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives

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