Business records, 1830-1939.

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Business records, 1830-1939.

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Business correspondence of Williams and the Blacks relating to the John Williams & Co., general store and banking house, 1830-1880; Springfield and Illinois South Eastern Railway Co.; Springfield, Pana & North Western R.R. Co.; Barclay Coal & Mining Co.; Springfield & North Western R.R. Co.; Springfield Electric Light & Power Co.; and the Springfield Watch Co. Includes correspondence from William Scully re: his real estate holdings in Logan County, Ill., 1859-1870; the Springfield Public Library (a Carnegie Library), 1885-1905; and the establishment and early years of the Illinois State Historical Library. Ledgers, cash books, & day books from John Williams & Co., 1851-1895, and from Aetna Foundry and Machine Co., Springfield & North Western R.R. and Barclay Coal & Mining Co.

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Illinois State Historical Library

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The "Merci Train," or "Thank You Train," arrived in the United States from France in February 1949, in gratitude for a "Friendship Train" full of food and other necessities sent to France from the United States the previous year. The French train contained one car full of gifts for each state. Illinois' car was displayed in Chicago and Springfield before the contents were distributed. From the description of "Merci Train" Records, 1949-1950. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). Wo...

Springfield Public Library (Ill.)

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Aetna Foundry and Machine Co.

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Williams, John, 1808-1890

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John Williams and Company.

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John Williams worked in Elijah Iles store from 1819 until 1830 when he bought the store. He became one of Springfield's most prominent businessmen. Frequently joined in on business ventures with George N. and John W. Black. Was involved in banking, railroads, mining and a watch factory. From the description of Business records, 1830-1939. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 56434050 ...

Scully, W.C. (William Charles), 1855-1943

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Springfield and Illinois South Eastern Railway Co.

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Black, John W.

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Barclay Coal & Mining Co.

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Springfield, Pana & North Western Railroad Co.

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Springfield Watch Company.

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Springfield Electric Light and Power Co.

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Black, George N.

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Springfield and North Western Railroad Co.

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John Willliams & Co.

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