David Toms Collection
Scope and Contents
The David Toms Collection consists of 1,059 transportation-related items from 123 airlines and cruise lines. The collection primarily consists of airline menus and safety cards, with a strong secondary component of airline-related ephemera and cruise ship menus. Items in the collection are in 27 languages; most items are in two or more languages. Materials in the collection range from the 1950s to the early 2000s.
Dates
- 1952 - 2008
- Other: Majority of material found within 1952 - 2008
Creator
- Toms, David Charles, 1962- (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
To inquire about access to this collection, please contact the Transportation Library at transportationlibrary@northwestern.edu or (847) 491-5273.
Extent
1059 items
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The David Toms Collection consists of 1,059 transportation-related items from 123 airlines and cruise lines. The collection primarily consists of airline menus and safety cards, with a strong secondary component of airline-related ephemera and cruise ship menus.
Arrangement Note
Items are arranged by corporate body, then by material type. Finding aid authored by Emily K. Abram and Paul R. Burley.
- Title
- Guide to the David Toms Collection
- Author
- Emily K. Abram, Paul R. Burley
- Date
- 07/08/2016
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Repository Details
Part of the Northwestern University Transportation Library Repository
Northwestern University Library (Level 5, North tower)
1970 Campus Drive
Evanston IL 60208- US
847-491-5273
transportationlibrary@northwestern.edu