Cullom and Ghertner Printing Company Collection

Collection

Identifier: MSS.0980

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains materials from the early history of the Cullom and Ghertner Printing Company in Nashville, dated 1909-1949. There is a sample of correspondence to co-founder Simon Ghertner, printing receipts and invoices, and sample printed materials.

The materials were discovered by Special Collections staff when Vanderbilt acquired their archival offsite storage facility.

Dates

1909 - 1949

Conditions Governing Access

This collection may be viewed only in the reading room of Special Collections in the Jean and Alexander Heard Library. Collections should be requested 2-3 days prior to visiting in order to facilitate easier access. For questions or to request a collection, contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu.

Historical Note - Cullom & Ghertner Company

Cullom & Ghertner Co. was cofounded by Simon Ghertner (1882-1945) and Joseph Alexander Cullom (1872-1965) in approximately 1906. Some sources indicate the company was founded in 1910. Simon Ghertner had been working at the Delcher Printing Company where Cullom was foreman. The two went into business together and rented a place at 309 or 311 5th Ave. N. in Nashville, Tennessee.

Cullom sold his share of the business in 1926. The company was sold to Victor Business Forms Division, also known as Victor Technology.

Extent

.42 Linear Feet (1 Hollinger box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Physical Location

Offsite Storage, Special Collections & Archives

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was found when Vanderbilt Libraries acquired the 21 North archival storage facility. The files had been left in the building by the previous occupants.