American Express Company, Brookston, Indiana record book
Collection — Volume: V170
Identifier: V170
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of the record book for the American Express Company, Brookston, Indiana office. The record book details deliveries shipped to individuals in 1894 and 1895 including the name of the sender, city of origination, details pertaining to the package, and the signature of the receiving party.
Dates
- 1894-1895
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
American Express was established in 1850 in New York as an express delivery service. Express men on horseback were responsible for making deliveries across the country in the early days of the company’s history. In 1882 American Express expanded their business to include money orders, and introduced the first traveler’s checks in 1891. The first American Express credit card was issued in 1958.
Sources:
American Express. Accessed April 26, 2005.
Sources:
American Express. Accessed April 26, 2005.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Thelma Wooten.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2005/04 by Julie A. Reid. EAD finding aid created 2005/04 by Julie A. Reid.
- Title
- American Express Company, Brookston, Indiana record book
- 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
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
