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#7 Papers Pertaining to Henry L. Wilgus, Wilgus Block, lots 62 and 63., 1870-1911

 unspecified — Box: 5, Folder: 8-9

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

From the Collection:

Includes ledgers and account books (1914-1935) of customer orders and dealer invoices for china, glass, silver and other tableware, kitchenware, toys and games. The volumes dealing with customers, including individuals, churches, educational institutions, fraternities, hospitals, restaurants, and hotels in Ithaca, New York and nationwide, frequently record the customers' tableware patterns and prices; one volume pertains to orders for Statler hotels and restaurants. Also, deeds and title abstracts and searches (1866-1957) for various properties in the city of Ithaca, particularly the area which is now the Ithaca Commons, and two appraisals (1923-1933) of the Rothschild Brothers Building.

Dates

  • 1870-1911

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection material in English

Extent

3.7 cubic feet. (3.7 cubic feet.)

Abstract

Henry L. Wilgus and wife, Peter Fish, Horace I. Smith, Jacob, Isaac and Daniel H. Rothschild, Rothschild Brothers, Clarissa M. Selkreg, Miles Finch, Louisa J. Sprague, [Dr. William D. E. Marsh, Dr. Tinker, Business men's Association, Conservatory of Music - tenants], Helen M. Tolfree, David Roe, Sarah E. Wilgus, Mynderse Van Cleef.

Repository Details

Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository

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