Ephemera Collection, 1888-2001

Resource Information

The work Ephemera Collection, 1888-2001 represents a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Spokane Public Library. This resource is a combination of several types including: Work, http://bibfra.me/vocab/marc/Collection, Multimedia, Mixed Materials.

Label

Ephemera Collection, 1888-2001

Inclusive dates

1888-2001

Subject

• Advertising -- Tourism -- Northwest, Pacific
• Pamphlets
• Place marketing -- Washington (State)
• Printed ephemera
• Programs
• Washington (State) -- Description and travel

Genre

• Pamphlets
• Programs

Language

eng

Summary

Collection of brochures, promotional materials and reports primarily related to the development of Spokane and the Inland Northwest. Some materials are related to the State of Washington or the Pacific Northwest. Some research items were also collected due to their scarcity. This is an artificial collection of printed materials collected by the Spokane Public Library

Biographical or historical data

This collection of printed materials primarily relates to the promotion and development of Spokane and the Inland Northwest. It contains brochures, maps, promotional materials for architects, promotional materials for Northwest agriculture as well as various guides for the Spokane's Worlds Fair in 1974, Expo '74. Other printed material was also collected due to its small print run, or unusual nature. The collection includes souvenir photo albums printed of photographs of Spokane's homes, buildings, churches, and roads in order to promote tourism or to encourage settlers to the area. Other items describe parks, neighborhoods, and programs for specific events.

Cataloging source

UAG