Scope and Contents
The Asel Mann Wade Papers includes three letter books, 1863-1887, with copies of Wade's outgoing correspondence from the Pacific Mills. The volumes are indexed by addressee. Also includes personal items belonging to Wade, including a Bible, notes on genealogy, personal letters, 1866-1875, and two commemorative objects with a tag identifying them as having been presented to Wade by the men in his employ at the Pacific Mills. Also contains an undated photograph of Wade.
Dates
- 1859-1951
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Biographical / Historical
Wade was born in Gloucester, RI and came to Lawrence, MA in 1853. He served as overseer and then superintendent of the Pacific Mills, manufacturers of cotton and worsted goods in Lawrence.
Extent
1 cubic feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Collection of letter books with copies of Wade's outgoing correspondence from the Pacific Mills, personal items belonging to Wade; including a Bible,a photograph, notes on genealogy, personal letters, and two commemorative objects presented to Wade by the men in his employ at the Pacific Mills.
Custodial History
American Textile History Museum Collection, gift of Joan Wade Hale.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives Repository
227 Ives Hall
Ithaca NY 14853