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 4 Collections and/or Records:
"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
"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
"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
"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