Wanted — by-page index

An auto-generated per-page index of every ## Wanted section across Facts. Each Facts entity (brand, supplier, person, place) carries its own short want list — packages, photographs, ephemera that would close documentary gaps on that specific entity. This page assembles all of them in one place, grouped by entity type and linked back to the source page.

For the curated cross-brand priority list with reference-gallery photography, prioritization (Holy Grail / Priority Finds / etc.), and “avoid similarly named” guidance, see the main Wanted page. That page is hand-edited and represents the collector’s prioritized view; this page is the comprehensive working catalog of every entity-specific want as it currently appears across the KB.

If you have a documented example of any item below, or a lead on one, please get in touch. Even a clear photograph of an item we cannot buy helps fill out the online gallery.

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Brands (26 pages)

Anita Coffee — 3 open

1. Anita Coffee retail packaging (any size or format)
2. Labels, cartons, or tins showing the Anita trade dress
3. Additional period ads or photographs naming Anita Coffee

Auto Blend Coffee — 3 open

1. Any Auto Blend can (1912–1916) — would document the trade dress directly.
2. Period advertising that names Auto Blend with its owner attribution (Morrison, an independent San Antonio roaster, or otherwise) — would resolve the ownership question.
3. Distributor circulars or trade-press items from 1913–1916 that mention Auto Blend — would close the window between the last documented citation and the Jan 1917 Morrison acquisition.

Contact with leads.

Border Coffee — 3 open

1. Additional views of Border packaging (reverse, lid, seams, bottom marks)
2. Three-and-a-half or four-pound pail examples called out on the Brands page, especially premium and non-premium variants — reference photography on this page and in Reference documents cup & saucer premium trade dress, but we do not yet hold a premium pail in the museum collection
3. Period advertisements, price cards, or photographs naming Border Coffee

Broncho Coffee — 3 open

1. Broncho Coffee one-pound tin — documented in the 4 May 1915 Express-News wholesale market column (“Broncho, 1-pound cans, 24c”), still sought as a surviving artifact
2. A clear example of a four-pound Broncho premium pail — documented in the same 1915 column (“Broncho, 4 pounds, with premium, 85c”) and the closest pre-acquisition match to the three-pound lithographed premium pail in the 1923 Light ad; the museum holds a three-pound tin but no four-pound or one-pound surviving Broncho
3. Newspaper or broadside advertisements, factory photos, or sales paperwork naming Broncho that are not already represented on the site

(Note: PDF verification of the 26 August 1923 *San Antonio Light “H AND H Products” ad on 2026-05-16 corrected the 1923 spread’s Broncho format from a prior on-site rendering of “one-pound canister” to three-pound lithographed pail — the same size already in the museum collection. The 1-lb Broncho Wanted line above traces specifically to the 1915 wholesale market column, not to the 1923 ad.)*

Crystalvac Jars — 5 open

High-priority gaps also appear on the site-wide Wanted list:

1. Large clear Crystalvac with wire handle, embossed lid, and legible paper label (ideal “complete” retail look).
2. Small Three Rivers amber jar with paper label documentation.
3. 1934 five-ounce (pint) Crystalvac called out in the reference lists—any clear photos or a physical example.
4. Photographs of the replica Crystalvac installed on the factory roof in 1932 (period or modern survey shots).
5. Additional clear one-pound and clear three-pound variants for comparison where mold or base marks differ from pieces already on the site.

Double H Coffee — 4 open

1. Any Double H pack (tin, bag, carton, label) — would document the wordmark vs. monogram question and the per-pound pricing.
2. 1917–1923 advertising naming Double H — would close the documentary gap between the August 1917 roster and the brand’s apparent disappearance.
3. A Morrison-era reference to Double H — would discriminate between the H&H-introduction reading (Hypotheses 1–2) and the Morrison-acquired reading (Hypothesis 3).
4. Texas Secretary of State trademark filings for “Double H” or any HH-monogram device by Hoffmann-Hayman or Morrison Coffee Co.

Contact with leads.

El Merito Coffee — 3 open

1. Any El Merito can (1912–1916) — would document the trade dress directly.
2. Period advertising that names El Merito with owner attribution (Morrison, an independent San Antonio Spanish-market roaster, or otherwise).
3. Distributor circulars or trade-press items from 1913–1916 that mention El Merito — would close the window between the last documented citation and the Jan 1917 Morrison acquisition.

Contact with leads.

Flav-O-Tainer — 5 open

1. Any surviving Flav-O-Tainer bag (paper, cellophane-lined, “FLAV-O-TAINER” front-panel wordmark) — would document trade dress, capacity, retail pricing, and the gift-offer-coupon inside. The 1942–43 wartime origin and disposable paper construction make survival rates low; estate sales from San Antonio coffee-collector families are the most likely path.
2. Post-July 1943 advertising for Flav-O-Tainer — would establish whether the brand persisted past the documented three-ad 1942–43 window.
3. A Texas Secretary of State or USPTO trademark filing for “FLAV-O-TAINER” by Hoffmann-Hayman Coffee Co. — would document the formal trademark, filing date, and ownership.
4. Any H&H 1942–1945 wartime jobber’s catalog or price sheet referencing Flav-O-Tainer — would document the wartime-era SKU enumeration and capacity-pricing.
5. Pre-1942 H&H packaging-substitution coverage — wartime metal rationing was an industry-wide constraint; H&H may have run earlier ads explaining the move off tin cans before the Dec 1942 Flav-O-Tainer launch.

Contact with leads.

H and H Blend Coffee — 5 open

Items that remain thin or absent in the online collection (also echoed on Wanted):

1. H and H Blend Coffee 1 pound box
2. H and H Blend Coffee 3 pound bag (1921 style)
3. H and H Blend ½ pound, 1 pound, and 3 pound bags in general (1921 sales-form era)
4. H and H Blend ½ pound tin, Light Housekeepers (1920s)
5. Clear photographs of any Blend bag or box variant not already represented in Our Collection or Reference

H and H Cocoa — 5 open

1. 3½ oz or 8 oz H and H Cocoa tins (1924–era sizes or later variants with readable Hoffmann-Hayman / H and H copy)
2. Any other retail H and H / Hoffmann-Hayman cocoa package (tin, box, bag) in photographable condition
3. Paper labels or carton flats naming H and H Cocoa
4. Newspaper or magazine advertisements, price cards, or photographs of store displays
5. Factory or sales literature that lists cocoa alongside coffee, tea, and spices

H and H Extracts — 5 open

1. H and H Vanilla Extract — bottle, label, or carton with readable Hoffmann-Hayman copy (also on the Wanted “Most Wanted” list).
2. H and H Extract of Lemon — bottle, label, or carton with readable Hoffmann-Hayman copy.
3. Any other H and H–branded extract (almond, “flavoring,” compound bottles, etc.).
4. Advertisements, cookbooks, or store cards that name H and H extracts alongside spices or coffee.
5. Factory price lists or invoices that prove which flavors were actually bottled in San Antonio.

When the first confirmed package is photographed, add images under assets/images/gallery/ and mirror the layout used on H and H Spices.

H and H Instant Coffee — 5 open

1. Any labeled “H and H Instant Coffee” jar (any capacity) — would settle the question of whether the wordmark ever existed in retail.
2. Master Chef Instant Coffee 2-oz jar — paper-label glass jar per the 1957 ad; documented but not catalogued.
3. Master Chef Instant Coffee 6-oz jar — paper-label glass jar per the 1957 ad; documented but not catalogued.
4. 1950s Hoffmann-Hayman “FREE FOLDER” mailer — the 1957 SA Express ad’s reply premium; would catalog the contemporaneous H&H product line.
5. A Hoffmann-Hayman sales sheet, jobber’s catalog, or distributor invoice from the 1950s–1960s — would enumerate Master Chef Instant vs. (if it existed) H and H Instant as distinct SKUs and resolve the Hypothesis 1 vs. 2 question.

Contact with leads.

H and H Spices — 6 open

Still called out on Wanted (sizes and variants not yet pictured or not yet in-hand):

1. H and H Spices, paprika
2. H and H Spices, white pepper
3. H and H chili powder
4. H and H Brand Dutch Lunch Mustard (1933)
5. 1 oz tins — allspice and cinnamon (extra label, lid, or regional variants beyond examples already on the blog)
6. 1½ oz tins — further ginger or nutmeg examples with different labels, lids, or overwraps

Clear photographs of missing flavors help even when tins are not for sale—see contact.

H and H Tea — 4 open

From Wanted and the “Known products” tea block:

1. H and H Tea, Orange/Pekoe — 3 oz (Choicest Quality carton documented via Reference gallery only — no physical example yet), 4 oz, and 6 oz (and other 6 oz variants called out in the list)
2. H and H Blend Ceylon-India Tea (1921) — bags, tins, or cartons with readable copy
3. Master Chef tea bags (1950s)
4. Advertising, menus, or photographs of restaurant or hotel tea service under Hoffmann-Hayman brands

Contributed photos only still help—use contact if you have a lead.

Jav-O Coffee — 5 open

1. Any Jav-O retail package (1-lb paper bag, carton, or pack with readable Jav-O / Hoffmann-Hayman copy) — would document trade dress and the ingredient panel that resolves Hypotheses 1–3.
2. 1955–1959 advertising naming Jav-O — would document whether the brand survived past its 1954 launch year.
3. A Hoffmann-Hayman 1954–1956 price sheet, jobber’s catalog, or distributor invoice — would discriminate Jav-O’s product formulation and continued availability.
4. San Antonio, Valley, or Houston-metro 1954 ad placements for Jav-O — would document distribution breadth beyond the Corpus Christi Caller-Times trio.
5. A USDA / Texas food-and-drug filing for Jav-O — would name the extender ingredient directly, settling Hypotheses 1–3 with primary-source weight.

Contact with leads.

Juanita Coffee — 3 open

Juanita remains on Wanted until a photographed can, label, or sales sheet surfaces. Particularly sought:

1. Any Morrison-era Juanita can — would document “Pride of the Ranch” trade dress directly.
2. Any Hoffmann-Hayman-era Juanita can (post-Feb 1917) — would close the post-merger pack-format question (1-lb. and 7-oz. cans).
3. 1918–1936 Juanita evidence of any kind — would close the gap between the last documented Juanita citation (Aug 1917) and the first Anita citation (1937) and bear directly on the Juanita → Anita rebrand question.

Contact if you can document a piece.

Master Chef Coffee — 4 open

Still called out on Wanted (packaging or clearer photos not yet on the site):

1. Master Chef Café Coffee (1932)
2. Master Chef Coffee Instant — 2 oz and 6 oz jars
3. Master Chef tea bags (1950s)
4. Additional 1 pound and 2 pound label variants beyond the examples already blogged

Photographs of shelf sets, menus, or hotel service help even when tins are not for sale—see contact.

Menger Hotel Coffee — 5 open

1. Any labeled “Menger Hotel Coffee” pack (tin, bag, carton, label) — would settle Hypothesis 3 with one source.
2. Menger Hotel menus, breakfast cards, room-service sheets, or stationery referencing H&H coffee specifically — would document the customer relationship and discriminate Hypothesis 2 vs. Hypothesis 3 (parallel to the 1951 Mi Tierra Master Chef storefront photograph).
3. A 1933–1942 H&H ad, sales sheet, or jobber’s catalog clarifying what “Menger Brand” meant in the 1932 News feature (a family-umbrella designation, a 1932 rebrand of Menger Peaberry, or a separate Menger Hotel SKU).
4. USPTO or Texas Secretary of State trademark filings for “Menger Hotel,” “Menger Brand,” or related Menger-named coffee marks.
5. A photograph of the Menger Hotel coffee service (1910s–1960s) with H&H tins, packs, or signage visible — would document the customer-venue relationship.

Contact with leads.

Menger Peaberry Coffee — 3 open

1. Menger Peaberry Coffee one-pound tin (any grind or lid variant)
2. Larger or smaller retail units if they exist under the same trade name
3. Menus, hotel lists, or ads that spell out Menger Peaberry service outside generic “H and H” copy

Contributed photographs only still advance the museum—see contact.

Metropolis Coffee — 4 open

1. Any Metropolis can (1912–1916) — would document the trade dress and ownership directly.
2. Period advertising that names Metropolis with owner attribution (Morrison, an independent San Antonio roaster, or otherwise).
3. A 1915–1916 Express-News correction notice for Metropolis pricing — would discriminate between “genuine 47% price drop” and “1915 manufacturers-page misprint.”
4. Distributor circulars or trade-press items from 1913–1916 that mention Metropolis — would close the window between the last documented citation and the Jan 1917 Morrison acquisition.

Contact with leads.

Misa Coffee — 3 open

Misa is on Wanted until packaging or ephemera can be photographed. Particularly sought:

1. Any Morrison-era Misa can (1914–Jan 1917) — would document the cartouche trade dress directly.
2. April–August 1917 evidence of any kind — would help bracket the documented disappearance window.
3. Trade-press items, distributor circulars, or H&H internal records that explain Misa’s consolidation status post-merger.

Contact with leads.

Sam Houston Coffee — 2 open

The master Wanted checklist still tracks Sam Houston Coffee under “Known products” for complete documentation—useful if your tin differs from the 2019 example (other one-pound art states, three-pound tins, bags, or Crystalvac wraps with Sam Houston copy). The site also welcomes:

1. Additional newspaper or magazine ads with legible pricing and grind calls
2. Photographs of diner counters, hotel breakfast rooms, or grocers’ stacks naming Sam Houston

Photo contributions help even when tins are not for sale—see contact.

Spoon Coffee — 5 open

1. Any surviving Spoon Coffee paper-lined carton — would document retail pricing, the roaster line, and the carton’s interior arrangement for the tea-spoon premium.
2. A surviving Spoon-Coffee-marked tea-spoon premium (the in-carton giveaway) — would document the spoon-as-device whether stamped, embossed, or printed; might appear in San Antonio estate sales as a parallel collectible to Border / Broncho cup-and-saucer premiums.
3. Pre-1923 advertising naming Spoon (Morrison-era or H&H-era) — would discriminate between the Morrison-acquired (Hypothesis 1) and H&H-introduced-1920s (Hypothesis 2) readings.
4. A Morrison Coffee Company sales sheet, trade card, or trademark filing naming Spoon — would settle the Morrison-acquired claim in Hypothesis 1.
5. Texas Secretary of State trademark filings for “Spoon Coffee,” the spoon-device mark, or any Hoffmann-Hayman / Morrison Coffee Co. design filings from the 1910s–1920s.

Contact with leads.

Texas Girl Coffee — 4 open

High-priority gaps from Wanted still include:

1. Texas Girl Coffee tin (consumer one-pound keywind or litho tin in collectible condition)
2. Texas Girl Coffee one-pound bag (retail bag, not just wholesale sack stock)
3. Texas Girl Coffee three-pound bucket — format confirmed in Llano News, 3 May 1934; no physical specimen in collection
4. Texas Girl Coffee half-pound Baby Package

Clear photographs of store stacks, menus, or additional ads help even when tins are not for sale—see contact.

Texco Coffee — 3 open

Texco is flagged on Wanted until actual tins, bags, or cartons (or trustworthy dealer photographs) can be tied to the label. Particularly sought:

1. Any Morrison-era Texco can (pre-Feb 1917) — would document Morrison trade dress directly.
2. Any Hoffmann-Hayman-era Texco package — to bracket the 1917–1942 documented run.
3. 1930s–1940s Texco price-card or retailer flyer evidence — to fill the 1926→1942 gap on the wholesale price sheet.

Leads and scans are welcome via contact.

Wesco Coffee — 1 open

Wesco is listed on Wanted until a tin, photograph, or dealer listing can be tied to the label. Contact if you can help document one.

Companies (1 pages)

1942 H&H Wholesale Price Sheets (2 March 1942) — 5 open

1. A higher-resolution photograph of either sheet — to resolve the SAN ANTONIO vs. SAM HOUSTON reading and any other typewriter-ambiguous text.
2. In-hand inspection of the physical document — confirm the section headers and any red-pencil notations.
3. Companion 1942 H&H sheets — institutional/cafe-trade price sheets, non-Texas bulk sheets, or annual updates from 1941 / 1943 / 1944 / 1945 that would let the wartime pricing evolution be traced.
4. A 1942 H&H sales records / invoice / jobber correspondence that names the “Sue 107” ANITA notation or the “M. Chef Blend A vs. B” distinction in commercial context.
5. Period San Antonio Coffee Co. records that could discriminate whether H&H’s 1942 “SAN ANTONIO COFFEE” line is acquired, original, or coincidentally named.

People (1 pages)

Stanford P. Stevens (S. P. Stevens) — 7 open

1. Examples of Stevens Outdoor Advertising commercial billboard or sign work — the like-to-like comparison target. Photographs, surviving signs, or period documentation of commercial-scale work attributable to Stevens Outdoor would let the Master Chef sign be compared shop-style to shop-style rather than against the easel portraits. This is the highest-priority research target for resolving the visual-attribution question.
2. City directory entries for Stevens Outdoor Advertising (any year 1935–1965) — would establish the firm’s existence, founding date range, and address; many San Antonio outdoor-advertising shops also illustrated their listings with example signs, which would supply the like-to-like comparison referenced above.
3. A signed H&H billboard, sign back, or commercial sign carrying a Stevens signature or shop stamp — would settle Hypothesis 1 directly (no visual-attribution chain needed).
4. Obituary, biographical profile, or interview with Stanford P. Stevens — would settle dates, career path, and the H&H connection if any. San Antonio Express, Light, Express-News, or outdoor-advertising trade press are the canonical sources.
5. Texas Secretary of State business filings for Stevens Outdoor Advertising — corporate existence, principals, address history.
6. Stevens family papers or photographs — particularly any documenting Stevens painting H&H work on-site, or any unpublished portfolio of his commercial sign work.
7. A second-witness oral history from a San Antonio sign-painter, H&H employee descendant, or outdoor-advertising trade contact who can corroborate or refute the family-lore claim.

Contact with leads.