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Business records -- Illinois -- Chicago -- 1951-2000

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

A.C. McClurg & Co. records

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-McClurg
Abstract

Correspondence, contracts, royalty statements, record books, a scrapbook, and other materials from the A.C. McClurg publishing company, which was established in Chicago in 1872.

Dates: 1873-1967; Majority of material found within 1910-1950

Crane Co. records

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Crane
Abstract

Foundry established in Chicago in 1855 by R.T. Crane which became a major industry in manufacturing electrical and plumbing supplies. Records were kept by stenographer/cashier Margaret Laue, mostly pertaining to Crane Co.'s social events for employees, including plays, programs, centennial events, and an annual picnic at Riverview Amusement Park. Includes cards, invitations, programs, desk diaries, tickets, pins, and medals.

Dates: 1920-1955