Archives Center, National Museum of American History

Guide to the Jon and Sylvia Boyd Tupperware Films

Summary

Collection ID:
NMAH.AC.0870
Creators:
Boyd, Sylvia
Boyd, Jon
Dates:
1957-1970.
Languages:
English
.
Physical Description:
5 Items
16 mm films.
Repository:

Scope and Contents note

Scope and Contents note
Films taken of events at five Tupperware Jubilees: 1957, 1960, 1961, 1964, 1970.

Arrangement

Arrangement
1 series.

Biographical/Historical note

Biographical/Historical note
Jon Boyd was a fireman, Sylvia Boyd a housewife who became a Tupperware hostess for extra income. They were very successful and became distributors in the 1960s, first in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and then back in the L.A. area. Later Sylvia was one of the first women to get a position on staff in Florida.

Administration

Author
NMAH Staff
Immediate Source of Acquisiton
Collection donated by Jon and Sylvia Boyd, 2004.
Processing Information
Collection unprocessed.

Using the Collection

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Restrictions on Access
Collection is open for research but the films are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Restrictions on Access
Unrestricted research access on site by appointment.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Gloves must be worn when handling unprotected photographs and negatives. Special arrangements required to view materials in cold storage. Using cold room materials requires a three hour waiting period. Contact the Archives Center at 202-633-3270.
Preferred Citation
Jon and Sylvia Boyd Tupperware Films, 1957-1970, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.

Keywords

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