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Albert and Paul Whitworth Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 6499

Scope and Contents

Albert and Paul Whitworth Papers include material from Albert Whitworth: Lowell Textile School Design Book, 1904; cost sheets with layout, drafts and some cloth samples (from Middlesex Company and U.S. Bunting Company) 1908-1914; notes re costing; monthly reports from Wool Institute of cost survey for various French and Bradford spinners, 1930.

Material from Paul Whitworth, Sr. includes receipts with notes from Whitworth & Company, Newtonville, MA, company supplied Aero Needles, Wendy Wools ( from England), Nu-vette sweater shampoo; also list of customers by state, undated; company was in business from approx. 1937 to early 1950s; became holding company for Ken-Kaye Crafts.

Dates

  • 1904-1930

Conditions Governing Access

Access to the collections in the Kheel Center is restricted. Please contact a reference archivist for access to these materials.

Conditions Governing Use

This collection must be used in keeping with the Kheel Center Information Sheet and Procedures for Document Use.

Extent

0.25 cubic feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Collection of textile-related memorobelia and business records of Albert and Paul Whitowrth.

Custodial History

American Textile History Museum Collection, gift of Paul R. Whitworth.

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives Repository

Contact:
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Ithaca NY 14853