Records, 1835-1877.

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Records, 1835-1877.

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The records of Hollingsworth, Harvey ? day books (1836-1838, 1854-1856); an expense book (1859-1860); ledgers (1835-1856); cash books (1841-1868); notes and bills (1836-1864); and check books (1841-1870). One of the ledgers contains household expenses for the period 1869-1877.

3 linear ft.

Hagley Museum & Library

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Hagley Museum & Library

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Dimpfel, Frederick P.

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Pierson, Hollingsworth & Harvey.

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Pierson & Hollingsworth.

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Richard Norris & Son.

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E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company

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The family firm of E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company was established in 1802 and during the 19th century it became one of the United States' most important manufacturers of black powder. In 1902 three younger du Pont cousins: T. Coleman, Alfred I., and Pierre S. took over the company and within three years succeeded in bringing 75% of the American explosives industry (which at that time included black powder, dynamite, and smokeless powder) under their control. During the first decade of the...

Jessup & Moore

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Hoopes & Townsend.

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Pierson, Jacob, b. ca. 1803.

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Hollingsworth, Harvey & Company.

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Hollingsworth, Harvey & Company operated a foundry in Wilmington, Del., and engaged in the manufacture of boilers and industrial machinery. The firm began as Pierson & Hollingsworth around 1835. Jacob Pierson is credited with manufacturing the first seed drill in the U.S. and also invented a snow plow and a paper folding machine. Amor H. Harvey joined the firm as Pierson, Hollingsworth & Harvey on February 1, 1841. Jacob Pierson withdrew on January 22, 1842, ...

Harvey, Amor H. d. 1887.

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