RadioShack and Tandy Corporation Records
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Scope and Contents
The RadioShack and Tandy Corporation Collection contains documents from the Tandy Corporation and some of its divisions, such as RadioShack, Leonard's, and Meacham's. These documents include: magazines, newsletters, correspondence, news releases, ads, artifacts, company booklets, photographs, agreements, employee books, and scrapbooks.
Dates
- Creation: 1924-2000
- Creation: Majority of material found in 1960-1990
- Acquisition: Date acquired: 09/00/2017
Creator
- Tandy Corporation. RadioShack Division (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is not restricted.
Conditions Governing Use
Reproduction and publication of materials in this collection are subject to the policies of the UNT Special Collections department. Copyright restrictions may apply.
Biographical or Historical Information
Note written by Cody Rone
Extent
9.00 boxes
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection contains the records of the Tandy Corporation and some of its subsidiaries, including RadioShack, Leonard's, and Meacham's. The records are mostly comprised of newsletters, news releases, photographs, memos, and ads pertaining to these various companies.
Arrangement Note
The RadioShack and Tandy Corporation Records are organized into 4 series, reflecting the corporation's subsidiaires: Tandy Corporation, RadioShack, Leonard's, Meacham's. Within each series, the folders are in alphabetical order. Within each folder, the items are ordered chronologically with some exceptions. Any exceptions are noted in the description of the particular folder.
Physical Access Requirements
This collection is stored off-site and requires a minimum of 24 hours notice prior to use.
Technical Access Requirements
Portions of the collection are digitized and can be accessed through the Portal to Texas History.
Method of Acquisition
Purchased at the 2017 bankruptcy auction.
Accruals and Additions
2017-061
Subject
- Radioshack (Organization)
- Tandy Corporation (Organization)
- Leonard's (Organization)
- Meacham's (Organization)
Genre / Form
- Title
- RadioShack and Tandy Corporation Records
- Author
- Cody Rone
- Date
- 07/08/2019
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the University of North Texas Special Collections Repository
University of North Texas, Willis Library
1155 Union Circle # 305190
Denton TX 76203 US