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Archives related to: Zook’s Antique Shop (Lititz, Pa.)
| title | Zook’s Antique Shop Papers, 1954-1965. | repository | The Winterthur Library |
| description | Papers relating to Zook’s Antique Shop and Spangler’s Antique Shop. Most of the collection consists of correspondence with customers, including the Shelburne Museum and the Landis Valley Museum. As well, there are some business papers such as licenses and insurance payments; newspaper articles about antiques; and a typed copy of the 1805 inventory of the estate of General Edward Hand of Lancaster, Pa. Biography or history Zook’s Antique Shop was owned by Walter Pierce and Mildred M. (Millie) Zook, who were husband and wife. Prior to opening their shop, Mildred Zook had worked in the antique business with Mary Elizabeth (Bessie) Spangler. Bessie and her sister Louisa had begun their antique business, Spangler’s Antique Shop, located in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, in 1926. Bessie Spangler died on April 24, 1959. After settling her estate, the Zooks opened their own store. Walter Zook died in 1963, and Mildred carried on the business for at least a few more years. Notes The papers are in good condition. Newspaper articles were photocopied onto acid-free paper. Location The Winterthur Library, Joseph Downs Collection of Manuscripts and Printed Ephemera, Winterthur, DE 19735 Call Number Col. 768 |
| extent | 1 box (0.1 cu.ft.) |
| formats | Business Papers Correspondence Financial Records Ephemera Inventories |
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| record source | http://library.winterthur.org:8000/cgi-bin/webgw |
| updated | 03/16/2023 10:30:01 |
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