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Donor:
Gottlieb, Rosalie F.  Search this
Designer:
Luchton, Bernard, 1924-1970  Search this
Extent:
1 Cubic foot (2 boxes)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Publicity photographs
Photographs
Pamphlets
Scrapbooks
Posters
Brochures
Date:
1949-1970
Summary:
Collection consists of dvertising materials relating to Bernard Luchton's development of U.S. Savings Bond Stamps, including scrapbooks, posters, drawings, and photographs.
Scope and Contents:
This collection consists of savings bond stamp campaign materials—posters, pamphlets, and brochures—primarily from the late 1950s to the early 1960s, to promote the purchase of savings bonds. There are also photos and news about publicity events and displays at bond stamp rallies. Many of the savings bond campaign slogans talk about "planning for your future" and "keep freedom in your future." The scrapbooks provide examples of various savings bond stamp campaigns and some include a poster, volunteer canvasser's guide and chairman's guide promoting each campaign. The collection is arranged into three series—Background Information, Scrapbooks, and Miscellaneous.
Arrangement:
Divided into 3 series Series 1: Background Information, 1949, 1956 Series 2: Scrapbooks,1950s-1960s Series 3: Miscellaneous, 1950-1970
Biographical / Historical:
Bernard M. Luchton (1924-1970) was an exhibits specialist with the Department of Labor and later joined the Department of Treasury as Art Director for the Treasury's Savings Bond Division. He designed the 1958 25-cent U.S. Savings Stamp (Minute Man).
Provenance:
Collection donated by Rosalie F. Gottlieb, December 27, 2000.
Restrictions:
Collection is open for research and access on site by appointment. Unprotected photographs must be handled with gloves.
Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Topic:
Savings stamps  Search this
Savings bonds  Search this
advertising -- 1950-2000  Search this
Rallies  Search this
Genre/Form:
Publicity photographs
Photographs -- 1950-2000
Pamphlets -- 1950-2000
Scrapbooks -- 1950-2000
Posters -- 1950-2000
Brochures -- 1950-2000
Citation:
U.S. Savings Bond Stamp Collection, 1949-1970, Archives Center,National Museum of American History.
Identifier:
NMAH.AC.0758
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U.S. Savings Bond Stamp Collection
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep831c9aa0d-87ba-46a6-aab0-11387d353df2
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-nmah-ac-0758