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Swift Brothers, wholesale meat dealers invoices

 Collection — Folder: S2643
Identifier: S2643

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of two invoices for beef sold by Swift Brothers to Koehler Brothers. The first invoice is dated January 17, 1892, for $5.65. The second invoice is dated March 21, 1892 for $6.45. At the lower right corner is: F. M. Griffey, Swift & Co., 7/1/37, which could be the donor and date of donation.

Dates

  • 1892

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.

Historical Note

Swift Brothers were wholesale dealers in “choice dressed beef.” They were located at 123-127 Kentucky Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1892.

Source:

Information found within collection

Extent

0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

This collection is arranged chronologically.

Custodial History

This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation possibly from F.M. Griffey on 1937/07/01.

Accruals

No further additions are expected.

Processing Information

Collection processing completed in 2013/02 by Nikki Stoddard Schofield. EAD finding aid created in 2013/02 by Nikki Stoddard Schofield.
Title
Swift Brothers, wholesale meat dealers invoices
Status
Completed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository

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