Dividend/receipt books, 1792-1808
Scope and Contents
George Homer used these books to record quarterly dividend payments made to the Proprietors of the Boston Pier or Long Wharf, and payments to the laborers, watchmen, and contractors who worked on the wharf. Both the proprietors and the workmen signed the books to acknowledge receipt of payment.
Dates
- Creation: 1792-1808
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Materials stored onsite. Please contact specialcollectionsref@hbs.edu for more information.
Extent
17 linear feet (19 volumes, 2 boxes)Physical Location
MANU
Separated Materials
Loose documents were removed from Volume 7 and placed in Box 1, folder 11.
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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