Merrimack Manufacturing Company records
Overview
Minutes, treasurer's reports, journals, ledgers, and other papers. Includes auditor's reports (1939-1944) and legal papers (1838-1880) of the Locks and Canals Co.
Dates
- Creation: 1821-1957
Creator
- Merrimack Manufacturing Company (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Some materials may be stored offsite; access requires advance notice. Contact specialcollectionsref@hbs.edu for more information.
Extent
22.75 linear feet (71 volumes, 18 boxes, 1 carton)Minutes, treasurer's reports, journals, ledgers, and other papers. Includes auditor's reports (1939-1944) and legal papers (1838-1880) of the Locks and Canals Co. Also includes a small collection of 71 photographs.
Biographical / Historical
Cotton manufacturing firm, Lowell, Mass. Established in 1822. First headed by Kirk Boott. One of the biggest manufacturers of corduroys and velveteens in the U.S. Ceased operations in 1958.
Physical Location
MANU
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Merrimack Manufacturing Company (through John Richardson), 1956, 1963, 1966.
Existence and Location of Copies
All missing volumes listed are available on microfilm. Please refer to the inventory for the appropriate reel number.
Processing Information
Processed: April 2018 By: Baker Library Special Collections Staff
Processing Information
During the processing of the collection, several volumes were identified as missing. Missing volumes are Ledger entries, 1937-1943 (31B); Balance Sheet, 1944-1946 (37); Cash Disbursements, 1942-1953 (38A); Salaries, 1947-1952 (51A); Personnel Sheets, 1952-1954 (51B); Payroll Register, 1952-1954 (51C); Report on depreciation in machinery (60B3-9); and Production, 1940-1942 (66A).
Creator
- Merrimack Manufacturing Company (Organization)
- Title
- Merrimack Manufacturing Company. Merrimack Manufacturing Company Records, 1821-1957: A Finding Aid
- Author
- Baker Library
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- bak00471
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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