Guide to the Pflaum Publishing Company publications, 1889-1971, CSC.034

The Pflaum publications were produced by the Pflaum Publishing Company of Dayton, Ohio. The collection is mainly bound volumes of original weekly newspapers and comic books for Catholic youth.

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title Guide to the Pflaum Publishing Company publications, 1889-1971, CSC.034
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Catholic literature
Catholic Church -- Education
Publications
Comic books and children
Publications -- Ohio -- Dayton
Catholic Church
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title_fullStr Guide to the Pflaum Publishing Company publications, 1889-1971, CSC.034
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publishDate 1889-1971
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topic Catholic literature
Catholic Church -- Education
Publications
Comic books and children
Publications -- Ohio -- Dayton
Catholic Church
description The Pflaum publications were produced by the Pflaum Publishing Company of Dayton, Ohio. The collection is mainly bound volumes of original weekly newspapers and comic books for Catholic youth.
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spelling CSC-034 Guide to the Pflaum Publishing Company publications, 1889-1971, CSC.034Finding aid prepared by Leigh BurnhamRoesch Library2009300 College Park Dr.Dayton, Ohio 45469-1360URL: This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2018-04-25 09:37:29 -0400.EnglishDescribing Archives: A Content Standard English Roesch Library Pflaum Publishing Company publications Pflaum Publishing Group CSC.034 20.75 Linear Feet 1889-1971 The Pflaum publications were produced by the Pflaum Publishing Company of Dayton, Ohio. The collection is mainly bound volumes of original weekly newspapers and comic books for Catholic youth. History of the Pflaum Publishing Company 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 theJunior Catholic Messenger andOur 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.In addition to the Messenger series, George A. Pflaum Jr. began the publication of theTreasure 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.Today the Pflaum Publishing Group continues to publish a wide range of materials used for Catholic religious education. Scope and Contents The Pflaum Publishing Company publications include religious weekly newspapers and comic books. The bulk of this collection consists of the Young Catholic Messenger, theJunior Catholic Messenger, Our Little Messenger, and theTreasure Chest of Fun and Fact, among other publications. The collection spans 1889-1971. Arrangement The Pflaum Publishing Company publications consist of bound volumes, described alphabetically in this finding aid. 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. Preferred Citation [Item title,] Pflaum Publishing Company publications, 1889-1971. U.S. Catholic Special Collection, University of Dayton Libraries, Dayton, Ohio. Catholic literature Catholic Church -- Education Publications Comic books and children Publications -- Ohio -- Dayton Catholic Church The Catechist, Vol. 41970-1971The Confraternity Messenger, Vol. 11937-1938Discover Witness Primary, Vol. 41970-1971The Junior Catholic Messenger, Confraternity Edition, Vol. 3-321936-1966Scope and Contents noteVol. 15 is not included.The Junior Catholic Messenger, School Edition, Vol. 8-361941-1970Messenger Guide1962-1964Messenger Guide, Teacher's Edition1963-1967The Messenger Jamboree, Vol. 11965Modern Media Teacher, Vol. 21970-1971Our Little Messenger, Confraternity Edition, Vol. 8-331942-1968Scope and Contents noteVol. 11 is not included.Our Little Messenger, School Edition, Vol. 1-161935-1951Our Little Messenger, School Edition: Grade 1, Vol. 17-351951-1970Our Little Messenger, School Edition: Grade 2, Vol. 17-351951-1970Our Little Messenger, School Edition: Grade 3, Vol. 17-351951-1970Our Little Messenger, Summer Editions, Vol. 1-41964-1967Summer Treasure Chest1966Today's Catholic Teacher1970-1971Treasure Chest, Vol. 2-261946-1971Scope and Contents noteVol. 11, 19, 21-24 are not included.Witness (Intermediate), Vol. 1-3, 71964-1967, 1970-1971The Young Catholic Messenger, Vol. 5-851889-1969Scope and Contents noteVol. 18-19, 23, 53-57, and 79 are not included.The Young Catholic Messenger, Confraternity Edition, Vol. 60-801943-1964The Young Catholic Messenger, Teacher's Guide, Vol. 1-41939-1942

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