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Lawrence Chamber of Commerce records

 Collection
Call Number: RH MS 1454

Overview

Since the late 19th century, the Lawrence, Kansas Chamber of Commerce has worked to create a strong community. Records in this collection include documents created or received by the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce between the years of 1948 and 1986, with the majority of the documents coming from the years 1968 to 1975.

Dates

  • Creation: 1948-1986 (bulk 1968-1975)

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

No access restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Spencer Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.

Extent

.25 Linear Feet (1 document case)

Language of Materials

English

Scope and Contents

Records of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce (LCC) between the years of 1948 and 1986. Each individual folder is organized chronologically. Letters constitute the first half of the box and this section is alphabetized. The second half has a more general theme but is also alphabetized. Documents include internal letters to Chamber members, event flyers for Chamber-sponsored events and non-Chamber sponsored events, member surveys, event programs, pamphlets, committee reports, mail sent to the Chamber, mail from the Chamber, information on University of Kansas events, Board of Directors nominee biographies and ballots, and other materials related to the running of the Chamber of Commerce and matters in which its members were interested.

Physical Location

RH MS 1454

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Transferred from printed materials, 2018.

Related Materials

Kansas Chamber of Commerce directories, RH MS P422, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas.

Processing Information

Formerly located at RH D975.

Title
Guide to the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Collection
Subtitle
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce records
Author
Finding aid prepared by haz. Finding aid encoded by haz.
Date
2018-06
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Finding aid written in English.
Sponsor
Support for the processing of this collection was provided by the G. Baley Price Spencer Research Library Fellowship Fund.
Finding aid permalink
http://hdl.handle.net/10407/1979522209
Preferred citation
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce records, RH MS 1454, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas

Repository Details

Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository

Contact:
1450 Poplar Lane
Lawrence KS 66045-7616 United States
785-864-4334