Company history: Clippings and writings, 1926, 1948-1952, 1959, 1962-1963
File — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents note
From the Collection:
The William Whitaker and Sons, Incorporated records house a small portion of the records of the aforementioned company. The collection dates from 1921-1977, with bulk dates of 1930 to 1964. This collection consists mostly of financial reports, graphs, and a map of the Cedar Grove Mills. This collection is very small, but provides evidence for the financial organization of the company, and for some of its early history, as well as to provide context for the overall textile industry in Philadelphia in the 20th century.
This collection is arranged into one series: Series “I. Business records, 1921-1977, bulk dates 1930-1964.”
Series “I. Business records” dates from 1921 to 1977 with bulk dates of 1930 to 1964. This series is primarily composed of financial records, such as audit reports and statements, machinery and supply cost lists, and graphs. It also includes clippings and writings regarding company history, a Cedar Grove Mills map, and production samples and swatches. This series is arranged chronologically.
Although this collection is very small, it does provide a snapshot of the organization of a textile manufacturer in Philadelphia in the 20th century, and would be helpful in supplementing information about the trade. The production charts and swatch samples, in addition to the map of the Cedar Grove Mills, provide visual and tactile evidence of the company’s dealings as well. Combined with other collections regarding the textile industry in Philadelphia, this collection helps to highlight the influence and importance of the trade to the region’s industry.
This collection is arranged into one series: Series “I. Business records, 1921-1977, bulk dates 1930-1964.”
Series “I. Business records” dates from 1921 to 1977 with bulk dates of 1930 to 1964. This series is primarily composed of financial records, such as audit reports and statements, machinery and supply cost lists, and graphs. It also includes clippings and writings regarding company history, a Cedar Grove Mills map, and production samples and swatches. This series is arranged chronologically.
Although this collection is very small, it does provide a snapshot of the organization of a textile manufacturer in Philadelphia in the 20th century, and would be helpful in supplementing information about the trade. The production charts and swatch samples, in addition to the map of the Cedar Grove Mills, provide visual and tactile evidence of the company’s dealings as well. Combined with other collections regarding the textile industry in Philadelphia, this collection helps to highlight the influence and importance of the trade to the region’s industry.
Dates
- 1926, 1948-1952, 1959, 1962-1963
Conditions Governing Access note
This collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.5 Linear feet
Language
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Thomas Jefferson University - Archives and Special Collections Repository
Contact:
1020 Walnut Street
Room 401, Scott Memorial Library
Philadelphia PA 19107-5587
1020 Walnut Street
Room 401, Scott Memorial Library
Philadelphia PA 19107-5587