Scrapbook (1885-1905)
Scope and Contents
Scrapbook from an unidentified compiler consisting mainly of clippings about the molasses industry and the sugar trade. Included is information about the crusade against selling impure or adulterated molasses, tariffs on sugar, and legislation governing trade in sugar and molasses. Clippings are from publications such as the New England Grocer, the Boston Herald, the Eastern Argus, etc. Also included is correspondence to George S. Hunt & Co., Portland, Maine, as well as articles about George S. Hunt & Cram and obituaries of George Hunt, owner of the businesses.
Dates
- Creation: 1885-1905
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access.
Use Restrictions
Information on literary rights available in the repository.
Historical Note
George S. Hunt & Co. was a commission business in Portland, Maine, established in 1857. It imported sugar and molasses from Cuba and exported lumber and general merchandise. George S. Hunt & Cram was a sugar brokerage.
Extent
1 volume (29 cm)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Scrapbook from an unidentified compiler consisting mainly of clippings about the molasses industry and the sugar trade. Included is information about the crusade against selling impure or adulterated molasses, tariffs on sugar, and legislation governing trade in sugar and molasses. Clippings are from publications such as the New England Grocer, the Boston Herald, the Eastern Argus, etc. Also included is correspondence to George S. Hunt & Co., Portland, Maine, as well as articles about George S. Hunt & Cram and obituaries of George Hunt, owner of the businesses.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased from Bay View Co., Saco, Me.
General
No finding aid - see Special Collections librarian for assistance.
Subject
- Hunt, George S. (Person)
- George S. Hunt & Co. (Organization)
- George S. Hunt & Cram (Organization)
Genre / Form
Geographic
Topical
- Title
- Guide to the Scrapbook (1885-1905)
- Status
- No Additional Box Or Folder List For This Small Collection
- Date
- 2012
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English.
Repository Details
Part of the Raymond H. Fogler Library Special Collections Repository
5729 Raymond H. Fogler Library
University of Maine
Orono ME 04469-5729 United States
207-581-1686
