John Perkins Cushing business records
Overview
Records of John Perkins Cushing, a merchant of Boston, Massachusetts, principally engaged in the China trade, 1832-1882.
Dates
- Creation: 1832-1882
Creator
- Cushing, John Perkins (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Materials stored onsite. Please contact specialcollectionsref@hbs.edu for more information.
Extent
2 linear feet (6 volumes, 1 box)Merchant of Boston, Massachusetts, principally engaged in the China trade . Accounts of sundry investments include "adventures" in numerous ships, opium accounts, accounts of manufacturing, insurance, railroad and real estate interests, as well as substantial accounts with Bryant & Sturgis . The collection also includes correspondence, 1857-1862, household accounts, and papers relating to his will.
Genre / Form
Geographic
Topical
- Author
- Baker Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- bak00115
Repository Details
Part of the Baker Library Special Collections and Archives, Harvard Business School Repository
Baker Library Special Collections and Archives holds unique resources that focus on the evolution of business and industry, as well as the records of the Harvard Business School, documenting the institution's development over the last century. These rich and varied collections support research in a diverse range of fields such as business, economic, social and cultural history as well as the history of science and technology.
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