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MemorabiliaResources for CollectorsAmerican Beverage Association (ABA) recognizes the world-wide popularity of collecting memorabilia, bottles and cans—especially as it relates to soft drinks. Although ABA is unable to respond to the general public’s specific questions about collectibles, we hope the following list of resources is helpful. MuseumsDr Pepper Museum Dr Pepper Bottling Company of Dublin, Texas Dublin Dr Pepper Museum Museum of Beverage Containers and Advertising This museum has more than 80,000 antique bottles on display. Gift shop includes thousands of antique bottles, over 250,000 cans, signs, trays, glasses, steins, bottle caps, nostalgic and reproduction collectibles. Publishes mail order catalog. Schmidt Museum of Coca-Cola Memorabilia World of Coca-Cola® Atlanta ClubsThe Coca-Cola Collectors Club (CCCC) This is the parent organization of CCCC, which also has many regional and local chapters. The Crowncap Collectors Society International This club focuses on William Painter’s crown closure type bottle cap and publishes "Crowncappers Exchange." 10-2-4 Dr Pepper Collectors Club This is a national organization of people dedicated to both the study of the history and collecting of memorabilia of the Dr Pepper Company. The Federation Of Historical Bottle Collectors This is a non-profit organization for collectors of historical bottles and related items. The club’s goal is primarily educational as it relates to the history and manufacture of historical bottles and related artifacts. Publishes "Federation Glass Works" 11 times a year. Grapette Collectors Club Painted Soda Bottle Collectors Association (PSBCA) This nationwide group is dedicated to promoting the collecting and preservation of Applied Color Label (ACL) soda bottles. Publishes bimonthly newsletter. Pepsi-Cola Collectors Club This nationwide organization is dedicated to preserving the history and memorabilia of the Pepsi-Cola Company. Bi-monthly newsletter written by Bob Stoddard, the founder of the Pepsi-Cola Collector’s Club. MagazinesAntique Bottle & Glass Collector Bottles & Extras The official magazine of The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors. Root Beer Float This bimonthly newsletter is filled with queries, news and other information pertaining to every area of root-beer memorabilia. Soda Pop Dreams Magazine Soda Pop Dreams is a printed magazine dedicated to soda pop collectors and enthusiasts worldwide, published 4 times a year and available by subscription only. |
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