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Scope and Contents
Includes letters to and about John M. Crawford from various officers in the company, most written from its Boston office. The earliest letters praise Crawford's abilities as a bookkeeper, letters from 1907 concern his appointment as mill agent, and letters from 1911 and 1917 notify him of raises in his salary. Some letters are written from the company treasurer's office by Henry S. Shaw to a Mr. Morton, company agent. Others are written to Crawford by W.T. [i.e. William T.] Dowling and Lawrence Mayo, clerk of the corporation.
Dates
- undated
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Biographical / Historical
Henry Hale Stevens purchased the former Merino Wool Factory in Webster, Mass. and converted it to linen manufacture in 1846. This factory had previously been owned by the Dudley Woolen Manufacturing Company, 1818-1846. Under Stevens's ownership, the company produced linen fabric and shoe thread, adding jute materials such as burlap, bagging and various twines in 1870. In 1881, the mill reconverted to manufacture linen crash only. In the 20th century, the Crawford family became an important part of the company. John M. Crawford served as company agent from 1907 until his death in 1929.
Extent
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Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Collection of letters to and about John M. Crawford from various officers in the company.
Custodial History
American Textile History Museum Collection, gift of Hugh Crawford.
- 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