Quaker Oats Company records, 1916-1978
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Quaker Oats Company
- Title
- Quaker Oats Company records
- Dates
- 1916-1978 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 1.45 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 03197
- Summary
- The Quaker Oats Company was founded in 1877 in Ravenna, Ohio. Collection contains annuals reports, a certificate of incorporation, publications, and a book.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
The Quaker Oats Company was founded in 1877 in Ravenna, Ohio. In 1881, Henry Crowell bought the company and began a spirited advertising campaign. The “Quaker man” was added to the packaging in to early twentieth century, and the company’s iconic cylindrical packaging was introduced in 1915. Today, the company is based in Chicago, Illinois.
Content Description
Collection contains annual reports of the Quaker Oats Company, the certificate of incorporation, publications of the company, and a book by Arthur F. Marquette titled Brands, Trademarks and Good Will.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
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Inventories
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list for 2 boxes.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)Container: Box 1-2
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Business.
- Cereal products.
Form or Genre Terms
- Annual reports.
