Treasure Chest comic book collection
Scope and Contents
The Treasure Chest comic book collection includes a nearly complete run of the Treasure Chest series, from 1946 to 1972. The collection includes multiple copies of some issues.
Dates
- 1946 - 1972
Access to Materials
This collection is open and available to the public for research in the U.S. Catholic Collection reading room. The materials are non-circulating.
Copyright Notice
The materials in this collection may be protected by copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code). The materials are available for personal, educational, and scholarly use. It is the responsibility of the researcher to locate and obtain permission from the copyright owner or his or her heirs for any other use, such as reproduction and publication.
History of the Treasure Chest Comic Books
In 1885, the Pflaum Publishing Company was founded by George A. Pflaum Sr. The publishing house, located in Dayton, Ohio, first produced a weekly newspaper, the Young Catholic Messenger. The newspaper was distributed to students in the Catholic School System.
George A. Pflaum Jr. took over the company's operation upon his father's death. He expanded the Young Catholic Messenger series to include the Junior Catholic Messenger and Our Little Messenger, each of which addressed a different age group. It was not long before the company was known to Catholic parents across the United States and Canada for producing religious and moral reading material for all members of the family.
The Pflaum Publishing Company began the publication of the Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact, a Catholic comic book, in 1946. Most of the stories promoted themes of faith, family, and patriotism and related to sports, school, and Saints. Contributors included Frank Borth, Bob Powell, and Reed Crandall. Publication of the Treasure Chest continued until 1972.
Extent
4.5 Linear Feet (7 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Pflaum Publishing Company began the publication of the Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact, a Catholic comic book, in 1946. Most of the stories promoted themes of faith, family, and patriotism and related to sports, school, and Saints. Contributors included Frank Borth, Bob Powell, and Reed Crandall.
Arrangement
The Treasure Chest comic book collection is arranged chronologically, according to the publication date of each issue.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection was donated to the U.S. Catholic Special Collection in 2014 by Harry Miller.
- Christian art and symbolism Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Comic books and children Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Comic books, strips, etc. -- Illustrations Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Collection Guide for the Treasure Chest comic book collection, 1946-1972,
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Stephanie Shreffler
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the University Libraries Repository
300 College Park Dr.
Dayton Ohio 45469-1360
