Battles, Joseph P., 1822-1900.

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Battles was born in Dorchester, Mass., moved to Lowell as a boy, and came to Lawrence, Mass. in 1848 to be paymaster of the Atlantic Cotton Mills; he later became agent at the mills. He was connected with the company for 37 years, resigning in 1887. In 1881 he became the principal owner and treasurer of the Lawrence Machine Shop.

From the description of [Weather diaries]. 1878-1909. (American Textile History Museum Library). WorldCat record id: 50562355

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creatorOf Battles, Joseph P., 1822-1900. [Weather diaries]. American Textile History Museum Library
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associatedWith George E. Kunhardt Corporation. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Massachusetts--Lawrence
North Andover (Mass.)
Lawrence (Mass.)
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Cotton manufacture
Depressions
Industry
Manufacturers' agents
Textile industry
Weather
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Birth 1822

Death 1900

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