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Guide to the National Cash Register Company advertisements, circa 1957

Abstract

The National Cash Register Company was founded in 1884 in Dayton, Ohio. by John H. Patterson. Maker of the first mechanical cash registers and predecessor of NCR Corporation.

Collection comprises a binder (56 pgs.) containing advertisements for a cash register that automatically computes change, probably intended for use by representatives in the company's sales office. There is also a printed brochure for potential company clients and two store signs; all were laid in the binder. Topics include the accuracy of the new machine and resulting sales records, times savings for retail clerks, and customer satisfaction. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.

Descriptive Summary

Repository
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University
Creator
National Cash Register Company.
Title
National Cash Register Company advertisements, circa 1957
Language of Materials
English
Extent
3 items (1 lin. ft.)
Location
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Collection Overview

Collection comprises a binder (56 pgs.) containing advertisements for a cash register that automatically computes change, probably intended for use by representatives in the company's sales office. There is also a printed brochure for potential company clients and two store signs; all were laid in the binder. Topics include the accuracy of the new machine and resulting sales records, times savings for retail clerks, and customer satisfaction. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.

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Contents of the Collection

Historical Note

The National Cash Register Company was founded in 1884 in Dayton, Ohio. by John H. Patterson. Maker of the first mechanical cash registers and predecessor of NCR Corporation.

Subject Headings

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], in the National Cash Register Company advertisements, circa 1957, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.

Provenance

Purchase, 2009

Processing Information

Processed by: Alice Poffinberger, September 2010

Encoded by: Noah Huffman, September 2010

Accession(s) described in this finding aid: 2009-0234

Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and local Style Guide.

This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.