King family papers, 1844-1901, bulk 1844-1895.

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King family papers, 1844-1901, bulk 1844-1895.

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The King family papers document the business activities of the King brothers, three of whom worked as traders with Russell & Company in China in the mid-19th century, and the subsequent institutionalization of William King.

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