Scrapbooks

Object Details

Collection Creator: Johnson, Victor S., Sr., 1882-1943; Johnson, Victor, Jr., 1906-; Aladdin Industries, Inc. (Nashville, Tenn.).

Collection Citation: Aladdin Industries, Inc. Records, 1889-2002, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.

Collection Rights: Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.

Scope and Contents: Most of the scrapbooks are compilations of ads or newspaper clippings about Aladdin products. Of note is Carl Bramming's Retirement Scrapbook, 1948-1962, documenting his contributions to Aladdin and the 1962 party marking his retirement. Bramming served as Vice President of Research and Development and was responsible for the design of vacuum ware machinery and equipment. His scrapbook contains photographs, letters, sketches, drawings, and postcards from fellow employees congratulating him on his successful career and retirement.

Collection Restrictions: Collection is open for research but the oversize map folders are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.