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Series II: Florida advertising materials

Series
Approximately 1940s-1980s

Part of:

Harris, Erwin G.

Advertisements for local businesses in South Florida (fashion): Sarah Weinstock, Margaret Newman, Zumaraga, Gainsborough Ltd., the Miami Fashion Council, Addie Rose, Deala, Sea Gull swimsuits, and others

Folder
Circa 1940s

Part of:

Harris, Erwin G.

Modernage, "Modern furniture center USA" promotional mail advertisement

Folder
Circa 1940s-1950s

Part of:

Harris, Erwin G.

Advertisements for local businesses in South Florida: Modernage, André, Siesta Novelty, Sawyer Industries Inc., Imported Arts, Inc., and others

Folder
Circa 1940s-1950s

Part of:

Harris, Erwin G.

Erwin G. Harris archive of advertising and commercial art

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Collection
1946-2013

A rich collection of graphic design prints, transparencies, sketches, mock-ups, and maquettes, as well as promotional materials (pamphlets, flyers, leaflets, brochures, advertisements) created by Erwin G. Harris and his design firm. Included within are commercial advertising materials for hotels, restaurants, and tourist attractions in Florida, other parts of the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean; wines and spirits; and other companies, such as IGENE Biotechnology, Scopitone, and Mastro Plastics.

The collection also includes correspondence to and from Erwin G. Harris, photographs, advertisement proposals, resumes, biographies, portfolios and other documents pertaining to Harris and Company Advertising, and Inc. and Erwin G. Harris’ other businesses, along with legal documents, correspondence, and news clipping detailing Harris' feud with the Cuban government under Fidel Castro during the early 1960s.

Harris, Erwin G.

Advertisements for local businesses in South Florida: Merkin Paints, Johnnie and Mack, Lehman Lumber Co., Emancipator Boat Company, Inc.