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Dry-goods

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

Appleton Family Papers, 1780-1857

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 216
Abstract

The bulk of the collection concerns Henry Appleton's (1763-1823) mercantile activities in Salem from 1790-1823, and his management of the affairs of his orphaned niece and nephews.

Dates: 1780-1857; Majority of material found within 1790-1823
Found in: Phillips Library

Essex County Advertising Ephemera Collection, 1700-2000

 Collection
Identifier: EPH 1
Abstract Notable for its rarity (over 90% of the ephemera processed is unique to the Phillips Library) and its diversity, the Essex County Advertising Ephemera Collection represents over 300 years of design, printing, advertising, and social history. The bulk of the ephemera dates from the mid-nineteenth century to the mid-twentieth century, with particular strength in late nineteenth-century materials. The majority of the materials originated in Salem, but the collection includes ephemera from about...
Dates: Majority of material found in 1700-2000
Found in: Phillips Library

George Peabody Papers, 1815-1927, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 181
Abstract

The George Peabody Papers contain the business and personal papers of George Peabody, one of the 19th century's most prosperous merchant bankers and notable social philanthropists.

Dates: 1815-1927, undated
Found in: Phillips Library

Gould Family Papers, 1697-1898, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 233
Abstract

The Gould Family Papers contains financial, legal, and civic papers for family members living in Boxford and Topsfield.

Dates: 1697-1898, undated
Found in: Phillips Library

James Chaney Papers, 1788-1885, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 316
Abstract

The James Chaney Papers consist of business and personal papers for this Salem, Massachusetts merchant.

Dates: 1788-1885, undated
Found in: Phillips Library

Merrick, Lee & Company Records, 1823-1832, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 127
Abstract

The Merrick, Lee & Company records document the wholesale dry goods business of John Merrick Jr. of Boston, John Clarke Lee (1803-1877) of Salem, and William Sturgis (1782-1863) of Boston.

Dates: 1823-1832, undated
Found in: Phillips Library

Sawyer Family Papers, 1736-1847

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 221
Abstract

The Sawyer Family papers contain accounts for three generations of a Northern Essex County and South Hampton, New Hampshire, family.

Dates: 1736-1847
Found in: Phillips Library

William Esty Kimball Papers, 1826-1884

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 219
Abstract

The William Esty Kimball papers document Kimball's activities as a blacksmith, general storekeeper, and postmaster in Topsfield, Massachusetts.

Dates: 1826-1884
Found in: Phillips Library

Woodwell Family Papers, 1755-1884

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 222
Abstract

The Woodwell Family Papers document the activities of the Woodwell shipyard and the ship chandlery and hardware business established by David T. Woodwell.

Dates: 1755-1884
Found in: Phillips Library

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