Records, 1904-1964.

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Records, 1904-1964.

Records of L.F. Lambert Spawn Co. include financial records (sales books, journals, ledgers) Louis F. Lambert correspondence, payrolls, and letters to growers, suppliers, canners, distributors, and commission merchants.

34 linear ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6678232

Hagley Museum & Library

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