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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Guide to the Jon and Sylvia Boyd Tupperware Films
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0870
- Creators:
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Boyd, SylviaBoyd, Jon
- Dates:
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1957-1970
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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5 Film reels
- Repository:
Scope and Contents note
Scope and Contents note
Films taken of events at five Tupperware Jubilees: 1957, 1960, 1961, 1964, and 1970. The Jubilee was an annual multi-day event where Tupperware sellers and district managers convened to celebrate the year's success, learn new selling strategies, and preview upcoming products. The first Jubilees took place at Tupperware's headquarters in Kissimmee, Florida. As the company expanded, Jubilees were also convened in Logan, Utah, and other locations.
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 Los Angeles, California, area. Later Sylvia was one of the first women to get a position on staff in Florida.
Administration
Author
NMAH Staff
Sponsor
This collection was digitized in 2023 with Federal support from the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative Pool, administered by the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum.
Immediate Source of Acquisiton
Collection donated by Jon and Sylvia Boyd, 2004.
Processing Information
Collection processed by NMAH staff. Pauline Lopez of Lopez Media Clearances LLC provided descriptions for many of the films in this collection.
Existence and Location of Copies
This collection was digitized in 2023 in collaboration with the Smithsonian Audiovisual Media Preservation Initiative.
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 them. Ditigized versions of the films are available and linked to the finding aid. Contact NMAHRightsReproductions@si.edu to information about using the films.
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.
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
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Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
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