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COLLECTION Identifier: Mss:501 1853-1865 F716

Forest Iron Works records

Scope and Contents

Records of an iron manufacturer and saw mill, Marquette, Mich. Ledger, 1853-1856; in addition to an account of the iron manufactured, the work done each day, and weather report for the day, the book contains accounts of a general store kept for the benefit of the employees. There are also two volumes (ledger, 1863 and daybook, 1863-1865) of a saw mill and a daybook (1860) of a food store, also at Marquette.

Dates

  • Creation: 1853-1865

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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

Extent

1 linear feet (4 volumes)

Physical Location

MANU

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of George McCombs.

Creator

Title
Forest Iron Works. Forest Iron Works Records, 1853-1865 (inclusive): A Finding Aid
Author
Baker Library Special Collections Staff
Date
October 2017
Description rules
dacs
Language of description
und
EAD ID
bak00348

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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