Salem N. Baskin papers

  • Creator Names Baskin, Salem N., 1894-1947.
  • Title Salem N. Baskin papers [manuscript], 1915-1947, bulk 1925-1947.
  • Physical description 0.5 linear feet (1 box)
  • Collection summary Correspondence, memorabilia, notes, and manuscripts of Salem N. Baskin. Includes materials related to Baskin's career in advertising and retail, such as professional correspondence, newspaper clippings, advertisements for The Hub, publications, awards, and miscellaneous inspirational clippings. Also includes personal and family items, such as a poem by Nan Robertson, "Ode to 429," about the family's home.
  • Biographical or Historical Note Salem N. Baskin was born in Chicago on February 12, 1894. Beginning in 1913, he worked as advertising manager for The Hub, Henry C. Lytton & Son's State Street clothing store. From 1918 to 1919, he served in the U.S. Navy. Upon return, he worked as advertising manager for the men's clothing manufacturer Kuppenhiemer & Company. From 1925 to 1933, he ran his own men's clothing store called Baskin Clothing. In 1933, he started his own advertising firm called Salem N. Baskin Advertising Agency, which he ran until his death on July 4, 1947. Baskin was active in civic affairs; in particular, he was a member of the State Street Council and the Citizens Schools Committee.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Josephine B. Minow, daughter of Salem N. Baskin (2009.0067.1).
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include the personal papers of Baskin's daughter Josephine Baskin Minow and her husband Newton Minow.
  • Names
    • Baskin, Salem N., 1894-1947 Archives.
    • Baskin family.
    • Baskin Clothing Company (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Salem N. Baskin Advertising Agency (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Robertson, Nan.
  • Subjects
    • Advertising agencies Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Business enterprises Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Clothing stores Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Families Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Men's clothing industry Illinois Chicago 20th century.
  • Geographic coverage Chicago (Ill.) Commerce 20th century.
  • Genre
    • Awards. aat
    • Correspondence. aat
    • Memorabilia. aat
    • Poetry. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.