Joliet’s Gerlach Barklow Calendar Company
Joliet’s Gerlach Barklow Calendar Company by Tim Smith, published by Arcadia Publishing Library Editions on December 2, 2009, presents a detailed exploration of the Gerlach Barklow Company, which was established in 1907. This edition, comprising 130 pages, offers insights into the company’s rapid growth into one of America’s largest calendar and advertising firms, highlighting its significance as a major employer in Joliet and its community involvement.
Readers will find a rich collection of vintage photographs and calendar prints that illustrate the company’s history and operations. The book showcases various departments within the factory, company-sponsored sports teams, and artistic contributions from the many artists associated with Gerlach Barklow. Additionally, it features examples of Rust Craft greeting cards and Volland books, providing a comprehensive view of the company’s impact on the publishing industry and its role in the local economy.
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The Gerlach Barklow Company was organized in 1907. The construction of the factory building in Joliet began and was completed that same year. The prime movers in the organization of the company were Theodore R. Gerlach, Edward J. Barklow, and K. H. Gerlach. Over the next decade, the company quickly grew into one of the largest calendar and advertising companies in America. A leading employer in Joliet for several decades, the company sponsored many sports teams as well as an annual picnic for its employees. This book, through vintage photographs and calendar prints, offers a unique view of the Gerlach Barklow Company’s rich history. It includes calendar prints from the many artists employed by Gerlach Barklow, photographs of the various departments that made up the factory, photographs of company-sponsored sports teams, Volland books, as well as examples of Rust Craft greeting cards.
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