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Joseph Zaretski Papers, 1966-1970 60.8 cubic ft.
In addition to the long essay that sums up his findings, Verlyn created an individual record for each of the 152 cobblestone structures located in Wayne County. These generally consist of a photograph or two of the building, some historical background, and information about the current owners, as well as a listing of architectural details about the stones, joints, mortar, lintels, quoins, and sides. A few include old newspaper accounts quoted in their entirety. Most of the structures were private homes by the 1950s but had served other functions in the past.
Elmer Adler collection, 1920 5 folders
The Elmer Adler collection contains correspondence between Adler and other principals of the book collecting and printmaking field, and also two examples of his printed work. Given Adler's profession and the emphasis on design and composition of letterhead noted in some of his correspondence, researchers may find particular interest in the letterhead present in the Correspondence series, as well as Adler's handwritten missives.
Neisner Brothers Incorporated collection, 1911-1979 1.25 Linear feet
This collection contains approximately 500 buttons, 3 keychains, and 1 set of earrings. The majority of the buttons are political in nature and specifically reference campaigns. However, there are some buttons that reference religious events or groups, are political but only reference a party affiliation, are in support of groups like the American Red Cross or American Cancer Society, and some that reference pop culture like baseball, singers, and astrology. Most of the buttons in this collection are circular metal with a straight pin, however some are more detailed like a Nixon-Lodge brooch with faux pearls and diamonds, several LBJ pins in the shape of a cowboy hat, and the popular and fun Vari-Vue pins of the late 50's and early 60's.
Greeting card collection, 1940s-1960s .75 Linear Feet
This collection is comprised of greeting cards that celebrate a variety of holidays, including birthdays, Christmas, Easter, and Valentine's Day. Using the dealer's description of this collection, the greeting cards are categorized into sections, which include "Women at Work," "Ogling," "Space and Military," "Animals," and "Occupations," among many others.