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ITEM — Multiple Containers Identifier: Mss:781 1803-1915

New York Bank & Trust Company records, 1831-1858

Scope and Contents

New York Bank & Trust Company records include Cairo City & Canal Company account, bill books, bills receivable and payable. Vol. 1 is a record of agreement between the Illinois Exporting Company and the Cairo City and Canal Company whereby the first company agreed to lend funds to the second, secured by deed of trust on lands purchased by the Cairo City and Canal Co., 1837. Also included are resolutions passed by the President and Directors of the Cairo City Canal Co. Printed bonds, 1838-1858 and a record of cancelled bonds. Vols. 2-5 are bill books for January, August, September and December 1837. vol. 6 includes bills receivable and payable.

Dates

  • Creation: 1831-1858

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Some materials may be stored offsite; access requires advance notice. Contact specialcollectionsref@hbs.edu for more information.

Extent

1.5 linear feet (6 volumes)

Physical Location

MANU

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of New York Bank & Trust Company, 1938.

Call Number

Mss:781 1851-1858 N532

Repository Details

Part of the Baker Library Special Collections and Archives, Harvard Business School Repository

Baker Library Special Collections and Archives holds unique resources that focus on the evolution of business and industry, as well as the records of the Harvard Business School, documenting the institution's development over the last century. These rich and varied collections support research in a diverse range of fields such as business, economic, social and cultural history as well as the history of science and technology.

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