Trade literature collected by Museum of English Rural Life. This consists of a collection of trade literature, accumulated on a piecemeal and sporadic basis by the various departments of the Museum of English Rural Life 1847 - mid 1960's
MUSEUM OF ENGLISH RURAL LIFE
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- ReferenceGB 7 TR MRL
- Dates of Creation1847 - mid 1960's
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish.
- Physical Description225 documents
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The Museum of English Rural Life was founded by the University of Reading in 1951 to reflect and record the changing face of farming and the countryside. It houses designated collections of national importance that span the full range of objects, archives, photographs, film and books. Today, it forms part of the University's Museums and Collections Service.
Arrangement
- TR MRL/P2/B1 - 207 Individual Publications - Various Manufacturers
- TR MRL/P3/B1 - 2 Posters and Notices - Various Manufacturers
Access Information
Available for consultation
Acquisition Information
Material deposited as a gift 1970 T70/4
Note
Compiled by Zoe Watson, March 2004
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A detailed catalogue is available at the Museum of English Rural Life
Conditions Governing Use
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