Series II. General correspondence, 1782-1904 (inclusive), 1869-1904 (bulk)
Scope and Contents
The series is arranged alphabetically by correspondent. It includes letters on many aspects of the insurance business as well as correspondence from men seeking positions with the company or its proprietary clubs and restaurant; business proposals, especially real estate; politics and lobbying; complaints from the disgruntled insured. Of great importance is the subseries "Memos to HBH, 1876-1899 which are from company executives all over the world concerning administration, sales, real estate, public image, loans, policies, disputed claims, and hiring of agents. Many were written from the New York main office to HBH while he was out of the country and are very detailed and explicit.
Dates
- Creation: 1782-1919 (inclusive)
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1869-1906
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Materials stored offsite; access requires advance notice. Contact specialcollectionsref@hbs.edu for more information.
Extent
22 linear feet (66 volumes, 13 cases)Physical Location
MANU
Creator
- From the Collection: Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States (Organization)
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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