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Anne D. Williams papers
Collection — Box: 1-53
Identifier: 2020.williams
Abstract
The Anne D. Williams papers contain decades of compiled research (notes, reference, correspondence, photographs, and other documentation) on various companies, independent puzzle-makers, puzzle collectors, and more. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1980 and 2006.
Dates:
1789-2023; Majority of material found within Bulk 1890-2006
Edwin J. Rich papers
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: ORIG.rich
Abstract
The Edwin J. Rich papers document the invention, manufacture, distribution, and sales of toys by the Ideal Novelty Co. of Rochester, NY. The collection consists of two copybooks of outgoing correspondence written by Rich during his time as general manager and owner of the Ideal Novelty Co., and personal correspondence pertaining to property and the handling of a relative's estate. Toys represented in this collection include the Beauty Top (Spinning Top, E. R. McCall, patent no....
Dates:
1901-1912