Records, 1865-2002, bulk 1900-1980

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Records, 1865-2002, bulk 1900-1980

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/184954661

The collection documents the business activities of the John E. Hand & Sons Company from its institution in 1873 to 1997, when the company was sold. The collection boasts a wide breadth of material that includes legal documents, financial records, patents, correspondence, contracts, reports, catalogs and other ephemera, photographs, and engineering plans. Together, the records provide a thorough account of the firm's operations.

26 linear feet (45 document cases, 7 volumes, 9 flat file drawers and 18 rolls)

Independence Seaport Museum

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SNAC Resource ID: 6949620

Independence Seaport Museum

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Hand, John E.

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