John William Osterweil Collection of Tampa Cigar Box Labels, 1900-1950, Date acquired: 03/01/1984
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Osterweil, John W.
- Abstract:
- The Osterweil collection was amassed by John Osterweil, beginning in 1979, and his search for cigar box lithographs, pertinent to Tampa, took him across the country. Osterweil's donation to USF was made with the hope that it would be a useful resource to those interested in the Tampa cigar industry.
- Extent:
- 3.55 Linear Feet
- 9 boxes
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Osterweil collection of cigar labels, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
Background
- Biographical / historical:
John Osterweil was a collector of cigar industry lithographs, particularly those related to Tampa, with a secondary interest in labels from the broader United States.
- Acquisition information:
John Osterweil
Donation
- Appraisal information:
Appraised worth: $35,605.08.
- Processing information:
Processed
- Arrangement:
The labels are arranged alpabetically by company name.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Terms of access:
None. The contents of this collection may be subject to copyright. Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/for more information.
- Preferred citation:
Osterweil collection of cigar labels, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
- Location of this collection:
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The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122TampaFL33620-5400USA
