Dates
- undated
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
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Biographical / Historical
The Whitaker Reed Company, located in Worcester, MA, was established in 1869 and incorporated in 1906. It made reeds for looms used in the manufacture of woolen and worsted goods, cotton goods, narrow fabrics, and felt and also in making paper. John Whitaker ran the company from 1869 to 1897. Richard K. Hutchins was president and treasurer in the 1930's; his son, also Richard K., was president and treasurer after World War II.
Extent
0 cubic feet
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
American Textile History Museum Collection, gift of Richard B. Hutchins.
- 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