Trade pamphlets
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: SCOPE: Pamphlets issued by manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers or dealers to present in detail a single product, or small related group of products, for sale. Target audience is generally people, businesses, organizations or government agencies in "the trade" (i.e. a specific profession or industry). NOTE: for pamphlets whose target audience is the general public or a broader swath of businesses, use "Sales pamphlets").They usually have illustrations and textual descriptions of items for sale. A pamphlet can be in the form of a flyer, folded brochure, or even a small booklet. Printed publications issued as separate works, not stitched or bound, often with a paper cover, usually of less than 80 pages. Usually printed, but may include audio, video or digital material.
Often include prices. When made available to both individuals and organizations (i.e. "the trade), wholesale prices may be coded or in a separate list (note: If prices are separate, annotate using the "Price List" genre/form subject).
RELATED TERM: Trade catalogs.
HIERARCHY OF TERMS (Broadest to narrowest): Catalogs > Sales catalogs > Trade catalogs or Trade pamphlets.
NOTE: Combines aspects of two existing genre/forms: "Trade Catalogs" and "Pamphlets"
Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:
Aircraft Sales Brochures (Various), 1926 - 1988-10
File — Box TB.S2.002, Folder: TF.S2.B.0006
Identifier: 20135024
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Sales Material (Technical)Purpose: Sales and marketing.Authority: Manufacturer.Scope: Manufacturer's sales pamphletsContents: Detailed description and specifications for:
- Vought Airplanes Coursair Model 02U (circa 1926 or 1927)- Monte-Copter Gearless Triphibian Model 15 (1959)- "Facts About Fairchild Hiller Corporation" including the Republic Aviation Division and...
Dates:
Issued: 1926 - 1988-10
"Catalog of Sitka Spruce and Other Aircraft Woods (For Immediate Delivery)" by Yoho & Hooker, Youngstown, Ohio [Sales catalog & price list], circa 1928 to early 1930s
Item — Box TB.S2.001, Folder: TF.S2.A.0001
Identifier: 20170478
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Sales Material (Technical)
Purpose: Sales and marketing.
Authority: Company.
Scope: Sales brochure with prices.
Contents: Describes company's expertise in aircraft wood, especially Sitka "aircraft" spruce that meets Army and Navy specifications; includes many other types of aircraft wood and glue.
Dates:
Publication: circa 1928 to early 1930s
Facts about the Wright Turbo Compound, 1956-05
Item — Box 096, Folder: 001
Identifier: 20210012
Scope and Contents
Type: Technical Sales Brochure
From the Foreword:
The Turbo Compound introduced new concepts of engine economy and performance to the aircraft engine operator. Higher powers are now available without substantial change in cylinder working conditions. With the compound engine these powers have proved practical, and they are achieved with lower specific fuel consumption and without danger of detonation or increased cylinder stress. Furthermore, they are available without...
Dates:
Publication: 1956-05
"Fafnir Ball Bearings in Aircraft Applications" [Manufacturer's advertisement], Circa late 1920s to mid-1930s
Item — Box TB.S2.001, Folder: TF.S2.A.0002
Identifier: 20170512
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Sales Material (Technical)
Purpose: Sales and marketing.
Authority: Manufacturer.
Scope: Manufacturer's advertisement.
Contents: Describes manufacturer's expertise in ball bearings. Details various uses in aircraft.
Dates:
Publication: Circa late 1920s to mid-1930s
"Menasco Aircraft Engines" [Technical Sales Brochure], 1935-04
Item — Box TB.S3.001, Folder: TF.S3.B.0004 (was TBD.007)
Identifier: 20212028
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Technical Sales Brochure
Authority: Manufacturer (authoritative reference)
Contents consist of detailed information regarding 5 Menasco in-line, air-cooled, inverted aircraft engines: B4 (95 h.p.), C4 (125 h.p.), B6 (160 h.p.), C4S (150 h.p.), and the B6S (200 h.p.). Each engine is covered in 4 color-coded pages which include descriptions of each engine, technical specifications, black and white photographs and example installation drawings.
Dates:
Publication: 1935-04
"Prices for Wind Tunnel Tests at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, December 1, 1921", 1921-12-01
Item — Box MC-019-001, Folder: 001.A.022
Identifier: 20170484
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Sales Brochure / Price List
Authority: Supplier (sales & marketing)Scope & contents: Contains a price list for use of the MIT wind tunnel broken down by "Type of Experiment".From page 2: "All the prices appended include the plotting of the customary curves and the furnishing of 2 sets of blueprints and a brief report. The prices given relate to tests which take their place in the ordinary order of work. Rush tests can be put through by overtime...
Dates:
Publication: 1921-12-01
Skyvan [Short Brothers marketing film], Circa 1965-1967, 38538
Item — Box TB.S2.002, Reel: TR.S2.B.xxx1
Identifier: 20060173
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Sales and marketing (Film / Video).Purpose: Sales and marketing.Authority: Manufacturer.Scope: Made as an advertisment for Short Brothers Skyvan cargo aircraft.Contents: Discusses need for short take-off and landing (STOL) aircraft for cargo and passenger access to remote and austere airfields. Opens with scenes from London Airport showing "modern air travel and cargo operations". Discusses how Short Brothers build the "Belfast"...
Dates:
Circa 1965-1967; Digitized: 38538
"The 'Bristol' Bulldog All-Steel Single-Seater Fighter" [Bristol Aeroplane Co. sales brochure], Circa 1927 to early 1930s
Item — Box TB.S2.002, Folder: TF.S2.B.0001
Identifier: 20170125
Scope and Contents
TBD
Dates:
Usage: Circa 1927 to early 1930s
"The New Douglas DC-6C Convertible Combination Cargo Coach" [Sales pamphlet], 1958
Item — Box TB.S2.002, Folder: TF.S2.B.0002
Identifier: 20220203.01
Scope and Contents
TBD
Dates:
Publication: 1958