Berliner family papers 1878-1967 Papers [manuscript]

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Berliner family papers 1878-1967 Papers [manuscript]

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The records of the Corry Hide and Fur Company are housed in five archival boxes and are arranged in two series. The first series contains business records, consisting mainly of correspondence and invoices, of three Berliner family businesses: M. Berliner and Co. (c.1888-1893), The Corry Hide and Fur Company (c.1900-c.1916), and the Berliner Company (1916-c.1929). Also included in this series are market reports and promotional material from the Corry Hide and Fur Company, auction catalogs from several London auction houses, and market reports published by other companies in the industry. The materials in this series illuminate the day-to-day activities of the Corry Hide and Fur Company/Berliner Company as well as the early 20th century fur and hide industry.

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Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives

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Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives

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