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Business records

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The Hancock Brothers Fruit Merchants records contains correspondence between the Hancock brothers and George Johnston regarding the various aspects of transactions between the two groups. Most of the produce that they purchased from Johnston were grapes. Much of the correspondence regarding business between the Hancock Brothers and Johnston refered to the status of the grape market in Salt Lake City and the conditions of the produce. Memos included note details regarding business with Johnston and invoives represent the physical and financial details of exchange. Besides these, this collection also contains bookets regarding refriderating tariffs between Utah and California for the years 1913, 1914, and 1915.

Dates

  • 1912-1925

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Extent

From the Collection: 3.5 Linear Feet (7 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863