Baldwin family business papers, 1694-1887 (inclusive), 1787-1865 (bulk).

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Baldwin family business papers, 1694-1887 (inclusive), 1787-1865 (bulk).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/269603911

Large collection, predominantly unbound papers, having to do with various engineering projects, i.e., canals, docks, aqueducts, water works, railroads, etc., primarily in New England. The material on the Middlesex Canal is perhaps the most interesting unit of the collection. Other valuable groups of papers are those concerning the Boston Water Works, and the Charlestown and Norfolk Navy Yards. Includes papers of Loammi Baldwin I, Loammi Baldwin II, James F. Baldwin, George R. Baldwin and other family members.

34 linear ft. (134 v., 62 boxes)Copies: 1 microfilm reel.

Harvard Business School, Knowledge and Library Services/Baker Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7175162

Harvard Business School, Knowledge and Library Services/Baker Library

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