Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
Business Number: 540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu
URL: http://spec.lib.vt.edu
Erica Meade, Graduate Assistant, and Kira A. Dietz, Archivist
Administrative Information
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from Sweet 'N Low and Butter Buds Promotional Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Sweet 'N Low and Butter Buds Promotional Materials, Ms2012-058, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Acquisition Information
The Sweet 'N Low and Butter Buds Promotional Materials were purchased by Special Collections in June 2012.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Sweet 'N Low and Butter Buds Promotional Materials was completed in October 2012.
Historical Note
The Cumberland Packing Corporation has been operating for over 50 years and mainly produce sweeteners and flavor enhancers. The company started producing Sweet 'N Low as a sugar substitute in the late 1950s. Butter Buds began production in the 1970s.
Scope and Content
The collection includes promotional materials for two Cumberland Packing Corporation Products: Sweet 'N Low and Butter Buds.
The majority of the collection consists of materials relating to Sweet 'N Low, including advertisements (storyboards and paper campaigns), flyers, distribution and purchasing information, and recipes. There are four sets of promotion materials from 1979, 1980, 1981, and 1985. The collection also includes a 1979 display board for Butter Buds with pamphlets. Box 2 contains the original packaging materials.
Arrangement
Display and promotional materials are arranged chronologically. Original packaging materials are in a separate box.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Advertisements
- History of Food and Drink
- Sweet 'N Low (Trademark)
Container List
- box-folder 1 folder: 1
1979 Display and Promotional Materials1979
- box-folder 1 folder: 2
1980 Advertising Material1980
- box-folder 1 folder: 3
1980 Promotional Materials1980
- box-folder 1 folder: 4
1981 Advertising Materials1981
- box-folder 1 folder: 5
1985 Promotional Materials1985