Sheldon Marble Co. papers, 1889-1896.

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Sheldon Marble Co. papers, 1889-1896.

The Sheldon Marble Co. records are for the years 1889-1896 and include correspondence about orders, transportation, and the settling of accounts; receipts, accounts, and agreements. John H. Sheldon was involved with the Sheldon Marble Co. and his brother A.L. Sheldon was manager of the Consumers Marble Co. in Philadelphia, Penn., and there is correspondence between them.

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Consumers Marble Co. (Philadelphia, Pa.)

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Sheldon, John H.

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Sheldon, A. L.

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Sheldon Marble Co.

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The Sheldon Marble Co. had its start in 1844 when its West Rutland quarry was developed by D. Morgan Jr. and Co. In 1850 Charles Sheldon, his brothers, and David Morgan worked the quarry under the name of Sheldons, Morgan and Co. They were succeeded by Sheldons, Morgan and Slason in 1856, and then Sheldons and Slason upon David Morgan's retirement. In 1881 Charles H. Slason retired and the firm became Sheldon and Sons, and in 1888 the Sheldon Marble Co. was formed. The Sheldon Marble Co. was lea...