Al Davis Crescent Macaroni Collection
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a large number of photographs of the Crescent Macaroni and Cracker Factory and items pertaining to the Davis family who lived in Davenport, Iowa. Items of particular interest are a radio KSTT Top "30" Survey for July 8-14, 1960, an annual report of a WOC-TV sponsored Junior Achievement Company for 1961-1962, and a small collection of items from the Sears Co.
Dates
- Creation: 1910-1970
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Materials are available for use in the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center only.
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Biographical / Historical
Al Davis was the father of the donor. He worked at Crescent Macaroni and Cracker factory for many years as a maintenance worker and obtained various items from the Crescent office.
Extent
2.08 Linear Feet (in one record center carton, one 5" letter manuscript box and one flat clamshell.)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in two series: I. Crescent Macaroni and Cracker Factory II. Davis Family
Physical Location
Range 22 Section 02
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center Repository
321 Main Street
Davenport IA 52801-1490 United States
specialcollections@davenportlibrary.com