Motor Scooter Collection, circa 1954-2005

Summary

Abstract:

The Motor Scooter Collection contains press photos and various forms of ephemera such as cards, stickers, buttons, and other items mostly in the twentieth century within two folders.

Extent:

2 folders
2 folders.

Authors:

Finding Aid created by Tere Elizalde using ArchivesSpace, January 2024

Background

Scope and Content:

Contains press photos and various ephemera depicting motor scooters mostly in the twentieth century within two folders. The press photos contain images of motor scooters and often captions with additional context. Ephemera includes a Vespa 150 history booklet and Scoot! Quarterly motor scooter trading and collector cards, magnets, pins, and event advertisements.

Biographical / Historical:

The Motor Scooter Collection (circa 1954-2005) depicts the increasing availability and use of motor scooters among different audiences post-World War II.

Acquisition Information:

Purchase from Bayleaf Used and Rare Books, 2014.

Rules or Conventions:

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Subjects

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Subjects:

Vespa motor scooter
Motor scooters
Motor scootering