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Fisher, George A. Papers of George A. Fisher, 1906-1933 (inclusive).

Title: Papers of George A. Fisher, 1906-1933 (inclusive).

This collection consists of one bound volume, which includes correspondence written to George A. Fisher and 24 small photographs. The letters are dated 1906 to 1933. Main correspondents include O. Kendall, W.A. Poyser, W. Pratt, and J.P. Wintringham. The majority of the photographs are of diatoms. Most letters deal with research on diatoms and microscopy, and arrangements to sell, buy, or exchange diatom samples.

ArchivalResource: 1 bound volume.

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Lawrence and Company. Records, 1843-1920 (inclusive).

Title: Records, 1843-1920 (inclusive).

Correspondence, general account books, letter books, sketches of sales, remittances, stock sheets, and insurance policies. The letters, which form one of the most usable parts of the collection, fall into the following groups: general sales correspondence of the Boston office, letters received from the New York office, letters received from individual dry goods houses (with whom a very large volume of trade was transacted), letters received from the agents of individual mills operated by Lawrence and Company, and letters written to those agents. The subject matter of the letters covers a large range of topics, such as condition of trade in particular lines, condition of trade in general, credit, styles, competition that must be met, policy in regard to prices, raw materials, manufacturing costs, and methods for improving products sold.

ArchivalResource: 43 linear ft. (157 v., 42 boxes, 29 cases)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/269585856 View