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Whitaker Reed Company Records

 Collection
Identifier: 6941

Dates

  • undated

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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

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