Warren Fish Company records, 1871-1947.

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Warren Fish Company records, 1871-1947.

Financial papers, daily logs, fish sale records, receipt books, supply lists, ledgers and related materials.

19.5 lin. ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7630945

Florida State University

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Warren Fish Company (Pensacola, Fla.)

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The northern Gulf became a important in the commercial fishing industry just prior to the Civil War. A market for red snapper and grouper developed and this area of the Gulf proved to be the most fertile fishery for these species. Pensacola became the center of the fishery when the first company for handling and shipping red snapper was formed. Owned and operated by by S.C. Cobb under the name of the Pensacola Fish Company this company opened in 1872. A.F. Warren was bro...

Warren, A. F

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