GERTRUDE LOUISE JANSSEN COOKE WILLIUS:

An Inventory of Her Papers at the Minnesota Historical Society

Manuscripts Collection

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Creator: Willius, Gertrude Louise Janssen Cooke, creator.
Title:Gertrude Louise Janssen Cooke Willius papers.
Dates:1915-1940.
Language:Materials in English.
Abstract:Papers created and collected by Gertrude Louise Janssen Cooke Willius, who worked as the Art Director for The Golden Rule Department Store in the 1930s. Includes fashion designs and drawings pre-publication; press clippings with advertisements from The Golden Rule and other retailers; and select drawings, writings, and cartoons completed during Willius's childhood and art school education.
Quantity:2.5 cubic feet (2 boxes).
Location: See Detailed Description for shelf locations.

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Availability:

The collection is open for research use.

Preferred Citation:

[Indicate the cited item and/or series here]. Gertrude Louise Janssen Cooke Willius Papers. Minnesota Historical Society.

See the Chicago Manual of Style for additional examples.

Accession Information:

Accession number: 17,758

Processing Information:

Processed by: Leif Kopietz, November 2020.

Digitized by: Leif Kopietz, May 2021.

Catalog ID number: 9989779238804294


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DETAILED DESCRIPTION

LocationBox
110.H.16.3B1Early childhood sketches, writings, and cartoons, undated, 1915-1925. 2 folders.
Early childhood sketches, writings, and cartoons, undated, 1915-1925 [1 of 2]. Folder 1
Early childhood sketches, writings, and cartoons, undated, 1915-1925 [2 of 2]. Folder 2
Fur coat sketches, approximately 1939.
Fur coat sketches, approximately 1939. Digital version
Press clippings, The Golden Rule advertisements, 1930s.
Press clippings, Husch Brothers advertisements, 1930s.
Press clippings, various advertisements, 1930s.
Accessories designs, 1935-1937.
Accessories designs, 1935-1937. Digital version
Hats, coats, and furs designs, approximately 1930s. 2 folders.
Hats, coats, and furs designs, approximately 1930s [1 of 2]. Folder 1
Hats, coats, and furs designs, approximately 1930s [2 of 2]. Folder 2
Household goods designs, 1935-1940.
Household goods designs, 1935-1940. Digital version
Menswear designs, approximately 1930s.
Menswear designs, approximately 1930s. Digital version
Nightwear, lingerie, and sportswear designs, approximately 1930s.
Nightwear, lingerie, and sportswear designs, approximately 1930s. Digital version
Women's suits and dresses, 1930s. 3 folders.
Women's suits and dresses, 1930s [1 of 3]. Folder 1
Women's suits and dresses, 1930s [2 of 3]. Folder 2
Women's suits and dresses, 1930s [3 of 3]. Folder 3
Store pamphlets, undated, 1929.
St. Paul Commercial Artist Association directory, approximately 1930s.
LocationBox
108.E.12.62Hats, coats, and furs designs, approximately 1930s.
Hats, coats, and furs designs, approximately 1930s. Digital version
Press clippings, Husch Brothers advertisements, 1930s.
Accessories designs, 1936-1937.
Accessories, 1936-1937. Digital version
High school and college art, undated, 1930s.
High school and college art, undated, 1930s. Digital version
Mock ups with final press clippings, undated, 1930s. 3 folders.

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This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the Minnesota Historical Society. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these headings.

Topics:
Clothing and dress -- Catalogs.
Department stores -- Minnesota -- Saint Paul.
Giftware -- Catalogs.
Organizations:
Golden Rule (Firm : Saint Paul, Minn.)
Document Types:
Advertisements.
Fashion designs.

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