Series II. Business papers, 1750-1846
Scope and Contents
This series consists of papers relating to Moses Brown's importing and exporting business and trade in rum, sugar, molasses, lumber, coffee, cotton, fish, and beef, among other provisions and commodities. Included are shipping papers, financial papers, and legal papers and contracts.
Dates
- Creation: 1750-1846 (inclusive)
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1790-1803
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Materials stored onsite. Please contact specialcollectionsref@hbs.edu for more information.
Extent
6.5 linear feet (9 boxes)Physical Location
MANU
Creator
- From the Collection: Brown, Moses (1742-1827) (Person)
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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