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Presidents’ Sale, February 10-28, 1999

 Item — Box: 25
Identifier: Subseries b

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The materials for this collection were created from 1957-2000. This collection consists of photographs, publications, and achievements related to FEDCO and their partners. The bulk of this collection are trophies and awards. A series of the FEDCO reporter and sale books are also included within this collection. Lastly, documents pertaining to staff schedules and other FEDCO documentation.

Series I: Achievements Inclusive Dates: 1970-1999 Arrangement: Alphabetical

This large series consists of awards, trophies, and certificates from various companies. Sale milestones, partnerships, plaques, and employee of the month awards are included in this series. Sale milestones, partnerships, and certificates of appreciation are included in this series.

Series II: Publications Inclusive Dates: 1957-1996 Arrangement: Alphabetical

This series includes the FEDCO Reporter, sales books, and gift books. The FEDCO Reporter is a magazine for FEDCO members, which includes item descriptions, deals, and special events for customers. Throughout the year, FEDCO released sales books to members with various deals related to the season. During the holidays, FEDCO gave members gift books as a guide to buying presents and special deals.

Series III: Large Frames Inclusive Dates: 1953-1984 Arrangement: Alphabetical

This series consists of large framed artwork of Fedco locations and images of FEDCO buildings are included in this series. The First Fedco Reporter framed and included in this series. Items in this series are heavy, large, and wide.

Series IV: Photographic Materials Inclusive Dates: U.D. Arrangement: Size

This series consists of two subseries: a.Photographs; b. Negatives photographs and negatives of FEDCO. The arrangement is based on photograph size. The photographs depict parking lots, shopping aisles (garden, hardware, electronics, toys, and food). Noteworthy, there are two photographs depicting the condition of the La Cienega Location after the LA riots. Photographs of other retail stores are included, such as Costco and Marshalls.

Dates

  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1957 - 1996

Extent

From the Collection: 79.42 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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