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COLLECTION Identifier: Mss:501 1811-1865 P728

Plimpton family business records

Scope and Contents

General account books, letter books, and unbound papers of an iron foundry, C. G. and H. M. Plimpton of Walpole, Mass., which specialized in axles, wagon springs, and hoes. Some of the daybooks contain grocery accounts. Two earlier volumes are an account book, 1811-1826, of a foundry operated by Henry Plimpton and a journal, 1845-1847, of Henry Plimpton and Son, makers of satinet.

Dates

  • Creation: 1811-1865

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Materials stored onsite. Please contact specialcollectionsref@hbs.edu for more information.

Extent

6 linear feet (34 volumes, 5 boxes, 1 carton)

Physical Location

MANU

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Mrs. Henry P. Plimpton and Mrs. George Plimpton, 1940-1950.

Title
Plimpton Family. Plimpton Family Business Records, 1811-1865: A Finding Aid
Author
Baker Library Special Collections Staff
Date
November 2017
Description rules
dacs
Language of description
und
EAD ID
bak00373

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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