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James F. Townsend Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 6711

Scope and Contents

The James F. Townsend Papers includes a time book from an unidentified mill. The book has "Weaving" written on the flyleaf and lists workers' names and the number of days each worked, 1847-1875, 1879-1890. Also contains copies of a few of Townsend's agreements with workers, 1849, 1854, and 1855, giving rates of pay.

Dates

  • 1847-1890

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 cubic feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Collection of payroll and pay records from an unidentified mill.

Custodial History

American Textile History Museum Collection.

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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

Contact:
227 Ives Hall
Ithaca NY 14853