Leo Hart Company puzzle collection

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: 2017-004

Staff Only

Content Description

Two puzzles from the Leo Hart Company of Rochester, a printing firm known for making puzzles in the 1940s. One puzzle shows a scene from Gloucester, Massachusetts; the other puzzle, Glacier National Park. Both are copyright 1942.

Dates

Creation: Copyright date is 1942; actual date of publication within a few years after copyright.

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish, reproduce, distribute, or use in any current or future manifestations must be obtained in writing from the Rochester Public Library Local History and Genealogy Division.

Administrative History

The Leo Hart Printing Company was founded in 1905 by Leo Hart. He served as its president until his death in 1935 when he was succeeded by his son, Horace, who was president for over twenty years. In 1955, the company merged with John P. Smith Co., to form the Smith-Hart Printing Corp. Since then the company has undergone further changes; as of 1964 it functioned as the Robert Hart Printing Co. under the leadership of Robert Hart, the younger son of Leo Hart.

Extent

0.086 Cubic Feet (1 box) ; 14 inches by 10 inches by 2 inches

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection consists of two puzzles stored in a single box.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Clifford Milligan, 2017.

Bibliography

Leo Hart Printing Co., Inc. Papers (finding aid on-line). University of Rochester: Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries. Accessed May 26, 2020 from https://rbscp.lib.rochester.edu/finding-aids/BBH32

Ludwing, Jeff. "Leo Hart Printing Company." Retrofitting Rochester, accessed May 26, 2020 from http://media.democratandchronicle.com/retrofitting-rochester/leo-hart-printing-company

Condition Description

As best as can be told without assembly, both puzzles are complete and the pieces in good condition. The box for the Glacier National Park puzzle is also in good condition; the box for the Gloucester puzzle is in poor condition, with the inner tray (holding the pieces) completely deteriorated and falling to pieces.