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Annual Catalog of the Mountain State Business College [with] Mountain State Business College Journal "Testimonial Edition" [and] 10 misc items, in original mailing envelope

Parkersburg, W. Va: Mountain State Business College, ca. 1930-1931.

An envelope stuffed with promotional materials for the Mountain State Business College in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Promising a good education and firm job placement--perhaps the most compelling promise of the period. Featuring the well-illustrated "Annual Catalog" (30, 2pp), "Testimonial Edition: Mountain State Business College Journal (8pp, uncut), and a large fold-out poster (25 x 19") of blotter designs the college sent to local businesses, evidence of their efforts to ensure graduates' employment. Other items include an application for enrollment, outline of secretarial duties and Albert Grant Stine memoriam leaflet. 13 pieces total, all VG+ to Near Fine.