Colgate Books and Sample Collection

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.

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Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Colgate Books and Sample Collection, 1908, Ms2023-005, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Colgate & Company
Abstract:
This collection contains Mother Goose nursery rhyme booklets and a sample tube of Colgate's Ribbon Dental Cream from 1908.
Language:
The materials in this collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Colgate Books and Sample Collection, 1908, Ms2023-005, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains Mother Goose nursery rhyme booklets and a sample tube of Colgate's Ribbon Dental Cream from 1908. Booklets in this collection include: Mary, Mary Quite Contrary; Curly Locks, Curly Locks, Wilt Thou Be Mine?; Hush-a-bye Baby On the Tree Top; Jack and Jill Went Up the Hill; Little Bo-peep; Little Miss Muffet Sat on a Tuffet; One Foot Up the other Foot Down; Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater; Rain, Rain Go Away; Ring a-round a Rosie; See Saw, Margery Daw; There was an Old Woman who Lived in a Shoe.

Acquisition information:
This collection was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in 2020.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Colgate Books and Sample Collection was completed in February 2023.