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Everett Mills Records

 Collection
Identifier: 6634

Scope and Contents

The Everett Mills Records consists of a memorandum book of Charles J. Ford, #6 Filling Department, Everett Mills. Mr. Ford was employed in the spinning department from 1897-1927. Includes notes on machinery and setup in the department.

Dates

  • 1897-1927

Conditions Governing Access

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Conditions Governing Use

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

Biographical / Historical

Ford, a resident of Lawrence, Massachusetts, worked in the Spinning Department of Everett Mills, a cotton manufacturer in Lawrence.

Biographical / Historical

The Lawrence Machine shop was built by the Essex Land and Water Company which owned it until April 1, 1852, when the original company was reorganized as the Lawrence Machine Shop Company. Due to legal formalities, the new company did not take possession of the property until June, 1853. In July, 1859, the machine shop and foundry were sold to a Mr. Dana, identified as the Mayor of Charlston, MA. Within a year, a new firm, the Everett Mills, acquired the building and converted it into a cotton textile mill which began operation on January 1, 1861, It remained under this ownership until 1929 when, through liquidation proceedings, the building was sold to a New York based corporation, Everett Mill Properties.

Extent

0 cubic feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Collection of the memorandum book of Charles J. Ford and notes on machinery and setup in the department.

Custodial History

American Textile History Museum Collection, gift of William Ford.

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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

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