Roofing

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Title: A THREE MINUTE X-RAY STORY ON STURDY ASBESTOS ROOF COATING
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Publisher: Tiffany Asphalt & Grease Works, A Division of The American Lubricants Co., Fort Worth, Texas
Description:  4 1/2 x 6 1/4, instructions state: "Please set up as an easel with the cover toward you then bring the leaves forward toward you - one by one", 16 cards including 5 plastic graphic overlays demonstrating repair procedures. List of users, testimonials
Notes: Previous owner: Writen in ink on rear cover "property of W.B.Westrich, 2925 Ohio Ave, St Louis Mo., if found please return".
Subjects: Roofing, asbestos and cement coatings.

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Title: ANACONDA ECONOMY COPPER ROOFING
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Date: 1937
Publisher: The American Brass Co, Waterbury Conn.
Description:  8 1/2 x 11, 12 pages, illus., drawings, specifications.
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Subjects: Roofing, copper.

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Title: BARRETT MANUFACTURING CO.
Subtitle:  Roofing Materials And Building Papers, Catalogue B
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Date: 1897
Publisher: Barrett Mfg. Co., New Orleans, La.
Description:  5 x 7 1/2, 32 pages, illus., specifications, prices, index.
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Subjects: Roofing Materials And Building Papers.

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Title: BATTLESHIP (Brochures)
Subtitle:  #1BATTLESHIP LICQUID ASBESTOS ROOF COATING; #2, SAVE YOUR ROOF AND YOU SAVE ALL; #3, BY DIRECT AND SAVE, Battleship Liquid Asbestos Roof Coating, Panther Aluminum Roof Coating, Surebrite Super Aluminum Paint; #4, BATTLESHIP PLASTIC CEMENT, Heals And Seals The Cracks And Crevices In The Roof To Form A Secure, Weatherproof Base For Battleship Asbestos Roof Coating; #5, HOW TO SAVE THE HIGH COST OF A NEW ROOF
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Date: Ca. 1949
Publisher: Waterproofing Division, Panther Oil & Grease Mfg. Co., Fort Worth, Texas
Description:  #1, 8 1/2 x 11, 4 pages, illus., specifications; #2, 8 1/2 x 11, 4 pages, illus., specifications; #3, 8 1/2 x 11, 4 pages, illus., specifications; #4, 8 1/2 x 11, 4 pages, illus., specifications and envelope containing 8 samples; #5, 3 5/8 X 6 1/8, 10 pages, illus., testimonials.
Notes: Blindstamp of F.M. Harris 3675 Lierman St., St Louis Mo. And hand written notation H.C. Hoogstraten, 24 West Wood Country Club Grounds, St Louis Mo. (field agent). Previous owner: St Louis Public Service Co., St Louis Mo.
Subjects: Roofing, coatings.

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Title: CAREY BUILT-UP ROOFS
Subtitle:  Specifications For Bonded 10 - 15 - 20 Year Roofs
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Date: 1942
Publisher: The Philip Carey Manuf. Co., Lockland, Cincinatti, Ohio
Description:  8 1/2 x 11, 19 pages, illus., drawings, specifications, work done.
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Subjects: Roofing, built-up asphalt.

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Title: CAREY DEPENDABLE PRODUCTS
Subtitle:  Asbestos Shingles, Asphalt Shingles, Prepared Roofing
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Date: 1943
Publisher: The Philip Carey Manuf. Co., Lockland, Cincinatti, Ohio
Description:  8 1/2 x 11, 17 pages, illus., drawings, specifications.
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Subjects: Roofing, Asbestos Shingles, Asphalt Shingles, Prepared Roofing.

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Title: CELOTEX BONDED BUILT-UP ROOFS
Subtitle:  Specification Manual For Architects And Engineers
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Date: 1941
Publisher: Celotex Corp., Chicago, Il.
Description:  8 3/4 x 11 1/2, 23 single and 18 two sided sheets, illus., drawings, specifications, charts.
Notes: Previous owner: St Louis Public Service Co., St Louis Mo.
Subjects: Roofing, asphalt, built-up.

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Title: CHOOSE YOUR ROOF FOR RAIN AND SHINE
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Date: Ca. 1945
Publisher: The Asphalt Roofing Industry Bureau, New York, N.Y.
Description:  8 1/2 x 11, 22 pages, illus.
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Subjects: Roofing, asphalt shingles.

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Title: COPPER FLASHINGS
Subtitle:  A Handbook Of Data On The Use Of Copper As A Flashing Material With Standard Details Of Construction & Specifications For Sheet-Copper Work
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Date: 1924
Publisher: Copper and Brass Research Assoc, Ney York
Description:  8 1/2 x 11, 66 pages, with 1 page membership list laid in, drawings, tables, index.
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Subjects: Roofing, flashing, copper.

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Title: COPPER ROOFINGS, A MANUAL
Subtitle:  Information For Architects And Roofing Contractors
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Date: 1932
Publisher: Copper and Brass Research Assoc, New York
Description:  8 1/2 x 11, 26 pages, drawings, specifications, with 1 page membership list laid in,
Notes: 3 copies
Subjects: Roofing, flashing, gutters and drains, copper, white lead.

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Title: COPPER VALLEYS AND FLASHINGS FOR RESIDENCES
Subtitle:  12-H
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Date: 1941
Publisher: Copper and Brass Research Assoc, New York
Description:  8 1/2 x 11, tri-fold brochure, drawings, specifications.
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Subjects: Roofing, valleys, flashings, copper.

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Title: EDWARDS METAL ROOFING
Subtitle:  A Few Facts Plainly Told Setting Forth The Merits Of Edwards Metal Roofing, Siding, Ceiling, Etc.
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Date: 1912
Publisher: The Edwards Manufacturing Co., Cincinnati, Ohio
Description:  5 1/8 x 7 1/2, 112 pages, illus., specifications, drawings, work done, testimonials.
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Subjects: Roofing, metal, siding, ceilings, cornices, etc.

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Title: EVANITE (Brochures)
Subtitle:  #1, RECAP WIT EVANITE, A Heavy Duty Defence Roofing; #2, EVANITE WATERPROOFING DIRECTIONS
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Publisher: The Master Mechanics Co., Cleveland, Ohio
Description:  #1, 3 1/2 x 8 1/8, 4 pages, list of users. #2, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 3 pages, specifications.
Notes: Previous owner: St Louis Public Service Co., St Louis Mo.
Subjects: Roofing, coatings.

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Title: FOR YOUR ROOF PROTECTION
Subtitle:  Hayproc Asbestos (Fiber) Roof Coating, Hayproc Plastic Roof Cement, Hayproc Non-Fibered Coating (Roof & Metal Paint)
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Date: 1945
Publisher: Haynes Products Co., Omaha, Neb.
Description:  8 1/2 x 11, 4pages, illus, specifications. Includes 3 1/2 x 8 1/2 4 page "General Specifications and Directions For The Application Of Formula No. 640".
Notes: Previous owner: St Louis Public Service Co., St Louis Mo.
Subjects: Roofing, coatings.

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Title: FORMULA L.K.R. (Brochures)
Subtitle:  #1, FORMULA L.K.R., Penetrates-Seals, Positive Protection Against Water, Weather, Acid And Rust; #2, GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING FORMULA L.K.R. CHEMICAL BLACK, Standard Formula No. 6, No. 12, No. 20; #3, L.K.R. 12 TEST RESULTS
Other Authors: Ralph K. Strong, Ph. D., Chemical Consultant
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Date: 1949-1950
Publisher: L.K.R. Chemical Products Corp., Detroit, Mich.
Description:  #1, 7 x 4, 2 pages, illus., with buisiness card of Robert E. Buck Contibu of St Louis, 7836 Manchester Ave. St Louis Mo.; #2, 3 3/4 x 8, 2 pages, specifications; #3, 4 x 5 1/4, 7 pages of reports.
Notes: Previous owner: St Louis Public Service Co., St Louis Mo.
Subjects: Roofing, coatings.

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Title: GRIPTITE LIQUID ASBESTOS ROOFING, (Brochures)
Subtitle:  #1, Makes Any Leaky Rppf As Good As New; #2, Important Instructions Fot The Correct Application Of Griptite Liquid Asbestos Roofing; #3, Do Metal Roofs Need Griptite?
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Date: Ca. 1943
Publisher: The Adams Paint Co., Cleveland, Ohio
Description:  #1, 8 1/2 x 11, 2 pages, llus., specifications, list of users, sample. Handwritten notation: C.W. Rowen Salesman, 4020 Castleman Ave. and 6 x 9 1/2 memo from Rowen on Adams Paint stationary; #2, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 2 pages, llus.; #3, 3 x 6, 2 pages
Notes: Previous owner: St Louis Public Service Co., St Louis Mo.
Subjects: Roofing, aluminum coatings.

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Title: HYDROTEX (Brochures)
Subtitle:  #1, HYDRO-FOIL, A Cooling, Protecting Shade For Your Building, Waterproofs, Protects, Preserves And Cools; #2, HYDROTEX LIQUID ASBESTOS ROOF COATING, Containing Petrogum, A Rubber-Like Waterproof Petrolium Composition
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Date: 1944
Publisher: Hydrotex Industries, Dallas Texas
Description:  #1, 8 x 10 1/2, 4 pages, llus., specifications. Handwritten notation: M.J. Myers 312 W. Moure St., Carbondale, Il.; #2, 8 1/2 x 11, 4 pages, illlus., specifications, handwritten note from M.J. Myers with prices.
Notes: Previous owner: St Louis Public Service Co., St Louis Mo.
Subjects: Roofing, aluminum, asphalt coatings.

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Title: J-M ANERICAN COLONIAL ASBESTOS SIDING SHINGLES, J-M ASBESTOS ROOFING, SHINGLES, J-M SUPER FELT, J-M WEATHER-TITE SHEATHING
Subtitle:  For Low Cost Fire And Weather Protection On War Housing Jobs- Specify These Johns-Manville Asbestos Shingles
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Date: 1942
Publisher: The Producers Council Inc., Washington, D.C.
Description:  8 1/2 x 11, 2 page Bullitin of The Producers Council, no. 43, illus., specifications.
Notes: Previous owner: St Louis Public Service Co., St Louis Mo.
Subjects: Roofing, siding, asbestos.

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Title: JOHNS-MANVILLE AMERICAN COLONIAL ASBESTOS SHINGLES
Subtitle:  With Pricelist
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Date: 1950, (brochure), Dec 11, 1950, (pricelist canceling Mar. 15, 1950)
Publisher: Johns-Manville, New York; Julius Seidel Lumber Co., 2223 So. Vandeventer, St Louis Mo., and Fenton Mo.
Description:  8 1/2 x 11, 2 pages, illus., specifications; 8 1/2 x 11, 1 page price list of Julius Seidel Lumber Co., St Louis Mo., illus., specifications.
Notes: Previous owner: St Louis Public Service Co., St Louis Mo.
Subjects: Roofing, asbestos shingles.

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Title: KOPPERS (Catalog & Brochures)
Subtitle:  #1, Koppers Specifications, Coal Tar Pitch Roofing, Waterproofing, Damproofing, Flashings, Roof Insulation; #2, Koppers Bitumastic Application Manual; #3, Koppers Bitumastic No. 50; #4, Koppers Bitumastic No. 28; #5, Koppers Bitumastic Super-Service Black; #6, Koppers Bitumastic Black Solution; #7, Koppers Bitumastic Tank Solution; #8, Koppers Bitumastic High-Heat Gray
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Date: 1950
Publisher: Koppers Company, Tar and Chemical Division, Pittsburgh Pa.
Description:  #1, 8 1/2 x 11, 27 pages, drawings, specifications; #2, 8 1/2 x 11, 12 pages, illus., drawings, specifications; #3-#8, 8 1/2 x 11, 4 pages, illus., drawings, specifications. No. 2-8, 2 each, printed on back cover: "Protective Coatings Co. Distributors, Applicators, 2626 Sidney St., St Louis Mo."
Notes: Previous owner: St Louis Public Service Co., St Louis Mo.
Subjects: Roofing, protective coatings, coal tar pitch.

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Title: KUHLS ELASTIC WATERPROOFING COMPOSITIONS
Subtitle:  For Caulking, Glazing, Expansion Joints, Pointing Up, Tile Bedding And Other Products
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Date: Ca. 1940
Publisher: H.B. Fred Kuhls, Brooklyn N.Y.
Description:  8 3/8 x 11, 11 pages, llus., specifications, drawings, work done, list of projects.
Notes:  Previous owner: St Louis Public Service Co., St Louis Mo.
Subjects: Waterproofing, tuckpointing.

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Title: METAL ROOFING MAGAZINE, VOLUME 1-4
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Date: 2001-2003
Publisher: Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin
Description:  8 1/2 x 11 1/4 & 8 x 10 5/8, illus., specifications, drawings, advertisements. Published 4 times annually for first year and 6 times annually thereafter.
Vol. 1-2, Feb. 2001- Jan. 03
Vol. 3-4, Feb. 2003- Jan. 05
Notes: Current subscription.
Subjects: Roofing, metal.

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Title: MISSOURI PAINT & VARNISH CO., SEAL A LEAK ASBESTOS LIQUID ROOFING
Subtitle:  Without Nail Or Seam, One Piece Roof
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Publisher: Missouri Paint & Varnish Co., 5125-39 N. 2nd. St., St Louis Mo.
Description:  8 1/8 x 11 1/8, 4 pages, illus., specifications. Buisiness cards of Fred F. Nabs, Factory Represenative 4485 Lee Ave, St Louis Mo.
Notes: Previous owner: St Louis Public Service Co., St Louis Mo., 6 copies. (3 red and 3 green)
Subjects: Roofing, asphalt coatings, asbestos.

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Title: NUROOF FOR MODERN ROOF PROTECTION
Subtitle:  Specified By Leading Maintenance Engineers For Longer Roof Protection
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Date: 1949
Publisher: The Acorn Refining Co., Cleveland Ohio.
Description:  8 1/2 x 11, 4 pages, llus., specifications.
Notes: Previous owner: St Louis Public Service Co., St Louis Mo.
Subjects: Roofing, coatings.

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Title: SLATE ROOFS
Subtitle:  Jackson-Bangor Slate Company, Member National Slate Association
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Date: 1926
Publisher: National Slate Association, Philadelphia, Pa.
Description:  8 1/2 x 11, 84 pages, illus., specifications, drawings, charts, tables, map, work done, index.
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Subjects: Roofing, slate,

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Title: ST. CLAIR ROOFING CO.
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Date: 1949
Publisher: St. Clair Roofing Co., 705 Chestnut St., St Louis Mo.
Description:  8 1/2 x 11, 1 page flyer adressed to St Louis Public Service Co., buisiness reply mailing card and 3 x 6, 2 page brochure for Koppers with coupon for a free roof inspection by St. Clair.
Notes: Previous owner: St Louis Public Service Co., St Louis Mo.
Subjects: Roofing, asphalt, built-up.

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Title: SURFASEAL
Subtitle:  The Modern Method Of Roof Care
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Publisher: Surfaseal Roofing & Repair Co., 2419 So. 4th. St., St Louis Mo.
Description:  3 3/4 x 8 1/2, 2 page postal card mailer, specifications.
Notes: 2 copies, Previous owner: St Louis Public Service Co., St Louis Mo.
Subjects: Roofing, coatings.

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Title: TENKOTE LIQUID ASBESTOS ROOFING
Subtitle:  Equal To Ten Coats Of Paint
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Publisher: The American Asbestos Products, Cleveland, Ohio
Description:  8 1/2 x 11, 4 pages, llus., specifications, attached buisiness card of C. Leduc,
Represenative
Notes: Previous owner: St Louis Public Service Co., St Louis Mo.
Subjects: Roofing, coatings.

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Title: THE NRCA ROOFING AND WATERPROOFING MANUAL
Subtitle:  Third Edition
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Date: 1989
Publisher: National Roofing Contractors Association
Description:  11 3/4 x 11 3/8, three ring binder tab indexed individually pagenated sections.
Notes: Previous owner: Kennedy Space Ctr., NASA Library
Subjects: Roofing

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Title: THE RED CEDAR SHINGLE
Subtitle:  The Roof Of Ages
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Publisher: Red Cedar Shingle Manufacturers' Association, Seattle, Wash.
Description:  9 x 5 7/8, 16 pages, illus., specifications, drawings, work done.
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Subjects: Roofing, wood shingles.