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COLLECTION Identifier: Mss:610 1838-1841 F239

John Farr & Company records

Scope and Contents

John Farr & Company records include loose papers and a ledger concerning the settlement of John Farr's estate. The records date from 1838-1875.

Dates

  • Creation: 1838-1875

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Materials stored offsite; access requires advance notice. Contact specialcollectionsref@hbs.edu for more information.

Extent

1 linear feet (1 box, 1 volume)

Biographical / Historical

John Farr & Company was a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania chemical manufacturer that preceeded the firm of Powers and Weightman.

Physical Location

MANU

Related Materials

For records related to the firm that succeeded John Farr & Company, see Powers and Weightman records.

Author
Baker Library
Description rules
dacs
Language of description
und
EAD ID
bak00986

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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