Indiana furnituremakers articles of incorporation and advertisements, 1871-1902
File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Items in this collection consist largely of photocopies of original articles, catalogs, and photographs used in the research and creation of the exhibit, Wooton Patent Desks: A Place for Everything and Everything in Its Place at the Indiana State Museum in 1983. Included are articles, advertisements, catalogs, and other historical information regarding the Wooton Desk Company and other contemporary furniture makers in Indiana. There is background information on William S. Wooton, the Wooton Desk Company, and one of his employees, Zue Jackson, as well as background information on Haynes, Spencer and Company and their employees. Other material includes administrative files surrounding the creation of the exhibit, such as Indiana State Museum's correspondence about the acquisition and treatment of Wooton desks, notes, forms, drafts, and other documents that went into the preparation of the exhibit. There are also several photographs of Wooton desks including one photograph of William S. Wooton and his granddaughters.
Dates
- 1850-1983
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.62 Cubic Feet (2 manuscript boxes, 1 oversize folder)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Indiana State Museum (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
