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1989.008.014

  • Submitted by Anonymous on 25 Jan 2011
Core
Extent
1 storage carton and 9 bound volumes (3 linear ft.)
Level
Series
System
Indentures are arranged by name of customer (mill). Reports of water rents and surplus power are arranged chonologically, either weekly or quarterly.
Title
Water Power Records
Title (generic)
Records
Accession No.
1989.008

Series contains indentures (1846-1978) created between Essex Company and water power customers (mostly mills), and water power rental and payment information (1882-1981). Also included are weekly and quarterly reports on water power use (1895-1978). Indentures (or copies) are housed in four leather-bound volumes, 2 labeled "Sales of Water Power North Canal" and 2 labeled "Sales of Water Power South Canal." In addition, one large leather bound volume labeled "Water Power Indentures Vol. 4" exists. This is a bound volume of large folders containing indentures, correspondence, and other materials related to each customer.

Collection
Essex Company Collection
Creator
Essex Company
Date (created)
1846-1981

Water Rents and Mill Rents volumes vary between 17"x14" and 9"x14". Sales of Water Power volumes are two each of 10"x16" and 12"x17". Water Power Indentures volume is 18"x14"x8" thick. Loose paper reports are letter size documents or smaller.

Language
English
Administrative
Location
First Floor Vault
Condition
Good

Cover of one of the Sales of Water Power North Canal books is separated, but stored with the volume.

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Hearn_ Michael
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