House of David Christmas Order Advertisement

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:

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [folder], House of David Christmas Order Advertisement, 1950s, Ms2026-005, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
House of David (Religious society)
Abstract:
This collection includes a mail order flier by House of David for jams, jellies, and pickled peaches from c.1950s.
Language:
This collection is in English
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [folder], House of David Christmas Order Advertisement, 1950s, Ms2026-005, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection includes a mail order flier by House of David for jams, jellies, and pickled peaches from c.1950s. The ad is Christmas themed with imagery of Santa, encouraging orders as holiday gifts. It advertises six popular packages containing different sizes and amounts of product.

Acquisition information:
This collection was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in 2025.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the House of David Christmas Order Advertisement was completed in Feburary 2026.