Bryant & Sturgis (Boston, Mass.) records
Scope and Content Note:
The collection includes waste books, journals, ledgers, and letter books (including one of John Perkins Cushing). There are statements of account of William Sturgis, 1827-1861 (with gaps); a journal (diary) of Charles H. Hammatt, Sandwich Islands, Hawaii, 1823-1825.
Dates
- Creation: 1811-1872
Creator
- Bryant & Sturgis (Boston, Mass.) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Materials stored onsite. Please contact specialcollectionsref@hbs.edu for more information.
Extent
7 linear feet (13 volumes, 1 box)Historical Note:
Mercantile firm of Boston, Mass. engaged chiefly in the China trade. The partners were John Bryant and William Sturgis.
Physical Location
MANU
Existence and Location of Copies
Vol. 10 (Letterbook, 1818-1829) and Vols. 14-15 (C.H. Hammatt Journal, 1823-1825) are available on microfilm (2 reels, 35 mm.) for use in the Special Collections Reading Room, Baker Library. Order nos. 74-1851 and 95-2715.
Genre / Form
Geographic
Topical
Subject
- Bryant, John (Shipowner) (Person)
- Cushing, John Perkins (Person)
- Sturgis, William (Person)
- Bryant & Sturgis (Boston, Mass.) (Organization)
Creator
- Bryant & Sturgis (Boston, Mass.) (Organization)
- Author
- Baker Library
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- bak00113
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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