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Terence Mitchell tobacco ephemera collection, approximately 1880-1959

Overview of the Collection

Photographer
Mitchell, Terence
Title
Terence Mitchell tobacco ephemera collection
Dates
approximately 1880-1959 (inclusive)
Quantity
4.05 cubic feet (20 boxes) including albums, cards, tobacco tins, packs, silks, and 1 book
Collection Number
PH2016-083
Summary
A collection of 19th to 20th century tobacco cards, tins and other related materials from Terence Mitchell
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Access restricted: For terms of access, contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.

Request at UW

Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Terence Mitchell is a collector and expert on collectible cigarette cards. He is the co-author of "American Tobacco Cards: Price Guide and Checklist," published by Tuff Stuff Publications, 1999.

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Content Description

Collection of tobacco advertising cards and artifacts including tobacco boxes, silks, small rugs, pins and more issued in the U.S. and other English-speaking countries. The cards come in topical series covering many topics such as animals, countries, art, military, Indians, WWI, actors, flags, cowboys, etc. Also includes one reference book written by Terence Mitchell titled "American Tobacco Cards." The bulk of the collection are the trading cards, which largely date from the twentieth century and include both American and international sets. The third series contains other formats of tobacco collectibles including silks, blankets/flannels, and pins. The fifth series contains original tobacco tins and packages.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Arranged in 6 series.

  • Series 1, Reference Book
  • Series 2, Albums of Cards
  • Series 3, Textile Artifacts
  • Series 4, Cards
  • Series 5, Tobacco Tins and Packs
  • Series 6, Miscellaneous

Acquisition Information

Donor: Terence Mitchell, December 15, 2015, September 12, 2016 and August 29, 2018.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

  • Series 1: Reference book

    • Description: American Tobacco Cards: A Price Guide and Checklist

      This reference book by Terence Mitchell is referred to throughout this collection.

      Dates: 1999
      Container: Box 1
      Location: Series 1: Reference book

  • Series 2: Albums of Cards

    • Description: Albums

      Contains various albums.

      Album titles: More British Marvels Album No. 2 , Birds Story and Stick-In, Our America, Famous Fliers and their Planes, Famous Fliers and seacraft, General Government and State Capital Buildings, From Forest to Foot, The Kensitas Album of National Flags, Governors Coat of Arms

      Project Card Album- Birds, Birds Church and Dwight (Arm & Hammer) card series: J1, J3, J4, J5, J6, J7, J9-4 (1890-1920s).

      Container: Box 1
      Location: Series 2: Albums of Cards
    • Description: Albums and Cards

      Albums with related cards. Card series: 1-Animals, 5-Badges, 10-Cars, 13-Communication, 19-Flags, 21-History, 22-Horses, 26-Military, 27-Nature People of the World, 28-Planes, 31-Royalty, 32-Fish, 33-Ships, 35-Views, 36-War Related

      Container: Box 2
      Location: Series 2: Albums of Cards

  • Series 3: Textile Artifacts

    • Description: Tobacco Silks

      Silk series number: S1, S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S9-3, S13, S17,

      S25, S30, S33, S35, S36, S38, S50, S55, S56, S57, S59. S61, S66

      SC9, SC10, SC1, S67, S72, S75, S77, S78, S79, S80

      S101, and S107.

      Other unnumbered silk series.

      Refer to reference list "Tobacco Silks" in box 19

      Container: Box 3
      Location: Series 3: Textile Artifacts
    • Description: Flags, Blankets, and Leather

      Indian blankets, flags of different nations, leather pennants and seals.

      BF 13, BF 18 Battleships, B6 Nations and flags, B12 Indian Blankets, B12-4 Miniature Indian blankets,

      Leather: L20, L24, L50, L22, L55, and misc.

      Refer to reference list "Leathers" in box 19.

      Container: Box 4
      Location: Series 3: Textile Artifacts

  • Series 4: Cards

    • Description: 19th-20th Century Cards

      Card series: T27 Actresses, T28 Aeroplanes, T53 Cowboys, T68 Men of History, T96 Prize Dogs, T218 Athletes, T108 Theaters.

      19th century cards: N series (sheets 1-11).

      Refer to reference lists "Twentieth Century Cards" and "Nineteenth Century Cards" in box 19.

      Container: Box 5
      Location: Series 4: Cards
    • Description: 20th Century Cards

      Card series: T29 Animals, T59 Flags, T57 Fables, T72 Hudson, T73 Indian Life, T77 Lighthouses, T118 World's Greatest Explorers.

      Other unnumbered series.

      Refer to reference list "Twentieth Century Cards" in box 19.

      Container: Box 6
      Location: Series 4: Cards
    • Description: Film Stars

      Cards of actresses, actors, and film scenes.

      Container: Box 7
      Location: Series 4: Cards
    • Description: Card Series 1-3

      1 Animals, 2 Arms & Armor, 3 Arts.

      Container: Box 8
      Location: Series 4: Cards
    • Description: Card Series 5-8

      5 Badges, 6 Birds, 7 Books Stories, 8 Buildings

      Container: Box 9
      Location: Series 4: Cards
    • Description: Card Series 9-16

      9 Butterflies, 10 Cars, 11 Circus, 12 Coins and Stamps, 13 Communication, 14 Dogs, 15 Famous People, 16 Farming

      Container: Box 10
      Location: Series 4: Cards
    • Description: Card Series 18-21

      18 Flowers, 19 Flags, 20 Girls, 21 History

      Container: Box 11
      Location: Series 4: Cards
    • Description: Card Series 22-26

      22 Horses, 23 Jokes, 24 Leaders, 25 Machinery, 26 Military

      Container: Box 12
      Location: Series 4: Cards
    • Description: Card Series 27-31

      27 Nations and People, 28 Planes, 30 Railway Engine, 31 Royalty

      Container: Box 13
      Location: Series 4: Cards
    • Description: Card Series 32-34

      32 Sea and Fish, 33 Ships, 34 Sports

      Container: Box 14
      Location: Series 4: Cards
    • Description: Card Series 35-37

      35 Views, 36 War related, 37 Scouts,

      Container: Box 15
      Location: Series 4: Cards
    • Description: Miscellaneous cards

      Cards organized by subject

      Container: Box 20
      Location: Series 4: Cards

  • Series 5: Tobacco Tins and Packs

  • Series 6: Miscellaneous

    • Description: Miscellaneous

      Barton-Cotton Butterflies, Mothes and Flowers 5th series, set of 13 postcards.

      Wings Album scrapbook, State of Arms pins, and Coupons.

      Reference lists: Cards from US, Tobacco Silks, Twentieth Century Cards, Nineteenth Century Cards, Leather, Tobacco tins-packs, Pins, and Coupons.

      Refer to reference lists "Pins" and "Coupons"

      Container: Box 19
      Location: Series 6: Miscellaneous

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Subject Terms

  • Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)

Titles within the Collection

  • American Tobacco Cards: A Price Guide and Checklist


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