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1989.008.025

  • Submitted by Anonymous on 25 Jan 2011
Core
Extent
4 storage cartons (4 linear ft.) and 1 document case (.5 linear ft.) of photographs
Level
Series
System
Primarily arranged chronologically. Treasurer Charles S. Storrow filed much of his correspondence by subject or sender. To retain original order, these materials are kept in separate folders and interfiled with the chronologically-arranged records.
Title
Treasurer's Correspondence
Title (generic)
Correspondence
Accession No.
1989.008

The sub-series contains correspondence sent to and from the Essex Company Treasurer's Office in Boston. The Treasurer was the primary officer of the Essex Company. His correspondence covers the major events and business issues of the company. During the periods 1845-1882 & 1927-1977, most of the correspondence is between the Treasurer's Office in Boston and the Cashier and the Engineer in Lawrence.

Photographs of what? from the Treasurer's Correspondence (1940-1979) were removed to more appropriate storage, and replaced with a separation sheet indicating subject of photograph, original location, and facsimile of photograph.

admin: The following individuals served as Treasurer during the record period:
Charles S. Storrow April 16, 1845 - May 31, 1882
John Clark (Acting) December 31, 1850 - February 1, 1851
Ignatius Sargent (Acting) February 1, 1851 - May 1, 1851
Howard Stockton May 31, 1882 - April 22, 1932
Frederick Morton Smith April 27, 1932 - September 9, 1847
James E. Bagley, Jr. September 26, 1947 -
Ralph A. Bagley

Collection
Essex Company Collection
Creator
Essex Company Treasurer
Date (created)
1845-1977

The materials are typically either letter or legal-sized documents. Photographs range from 3" x 3" to 8" x 10."

Language
English
Administrative
Location
First Floor Vault
Condition
Good
Cataloged By
Hearn_ Michael
Cataloged On