Papers : of John Thomas Ricketts, 1787-1904 (bulk 1805-1864).

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Papers : of John Thomas Ricketts, 1787-1904 (bulk 1805-1864).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/29916997

This collection has three series: the papers of John Thomas Ricketts, of Norris Cummings, and of Helen Cummings. The Ricketts series makes up the bulk of the collection. Its main focus is on Ricketts' business records, but some personal papers are included. The business records contain financial, legal, and administrative materials. The Ricketts papers trace the rise of T. Wattson & Sons from a small bakery into an industrial "steam" bakery that supplied organizations such as the U.S. Navy with packaged bread products. Also found in the Ricketts' series is documentation of the divisive feud between Thomas Wattson and Ricketts and records relating to Ricketts' investments in Pennsylvania coal and timber lands. The Norris Cummings series consists of a few letters, accounts and printed materials. The Helen Cummings series is made up of Ricketts family genealogical materials including a family bible, correspondence to relatives and genealogical organizations, and family trees.

4.5 linear ft.

Alexandria Library. Local History / Special Collections (Alexandria, Va.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7280483

Alexandria Library. Local History / Special Collections (Alexandria, Va.)

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Cummings, Helen Norris, 1865?-1949.

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Cummings resided in Alexandria from about 1894 until 1949. Daughter of Norris and Emma Ricketts Cummings of Philadelphia, she was active in community affairs, was a member and officer in the Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs, and, in 1894, founded the Cameron Club. From the description of Papers : of Helen Norris Cummings, 1773-1975 (bulk 1890-1949). (Alexandria Library). WorldCat record id: 29916994 ...

Watson family.

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Wattson & Company.

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Ricketts and Wattson.

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Cummings family.

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Ricketts, John Thomas, 1805-1863.

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Owner and operator of Ricketts and Wattson baking company in Philadelphia, Pa. From the description of Papers : of John Thomas Ricketts, 1787-1904 (bulk 1805-1864). (Alexandria Library). WorldCat record id: 29916997 ...

Ricketts family.

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Cummings, Norris.

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T. Wattson & Sons.

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