Manhattan Woolen Records, 1903-1932
Collection Number: 6762

Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives
Cornell University Library


DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Manhattan Woolen Records, 1903-1932
Repository:
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives
Collection Number:
6762
Abstract:
Records include certificate of incorporation, amendments and bylaws, 1903-1924; minutes of directors' meetings, 1916-1933; minutes of stockholders' meetings, 1924-1932; correspondence, 1915-1930; record of stock purchases and transfers, 1906-1932; and stock certificates and stubs, 1903-1932.
Creator:
Manhattan Woolen
Quanitities:
0.75 cubic feet
Language:
Collection material in English

Biographical / Historical

Located in New York City and incorporated in 1903 the company acted as a selling agent for the American Woolen Co., which was headquartered in New York City with mills throughout New England. Company liquidated in 1933.

Includes stock ledger of shareholders, 1903-1932; stock transfer record, 1906-1932; certificate of incorporation, amendments, bylaws, 1903-24; minutes of directors' meetings, 1916-1933; minutes of stockholders' and directors' meetings, 1924-1933; and loose stock certificates & stubs, 1903-1932.

Custodial History

American Textile History Museum Collection, gift of Joseph Knight.
Custodial History

American Textile History Museum Collection, gift of Joseph Knight.
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Conditions Governing Use

This collection must be used in keeping with the Kheel Center Information Sheet and Procedures for Document Use.

INFORMATION FOR USERS

Preferred Citation

Manhattan Woolen Records #6762. Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives, Cornell University Library.

SUBJECTS

Names:
American Woolen Company.
Manhattan Woolen Company.
Subjects:
Articles of incorporation
Business records
Manufacturers' agents
Minutes (administrative records)
Stock certificates
Textile industry
Woolen and worsted manufacture
Woolen goods industry
Selling agents.
Wool technology -- General

CONTAINER LIST
Container
Description
Date
Box 1 Folder 1
Certificate of Incorporation & Amendment (Dec. 16, 1903-Mar. 17, 1924)
1903-1924
Box 1 Folder 2
By-Laws and Amendments (Feb. 2, 1909-Aug. 8, 1922)
1909-1922
Box 1 Folder 3
Directors meetings - Manhattan Woolen Company - 1916
1916
Box 1 Folder 4
Directors meetings - Manhattan Woolen Company - 1916
1916
Box 1 Folder 5
Directors meetings - Manhattan Woolen Company - 1916
1916
Box 1 Folder 6
Directors & Stockholders - meetings minutes 1924-1926
1924-1926
Box 1 Folder 7
Minutes of Directors & Stockholders meetings 1927-1929
1927-1929
Box 1 Folder 8
Directors & Stockholders meeting minutes 1930-32
1930-1932
Box 1 Folder 9
Certificate of Election of Directors Dec. 18, 1903
1903
Box 1 Folder 10
Miscellaneous Correspondence - re: stocks & Treasurer's correspondence -- Manhattan Woolen Company 1915-1922
Box 1 Folder 11
Miscellaneous Correspondence - Treasurer's Correspondence - re: Stocks, Money matters - Manhattan Woolen Company 1923-1930
1923-1930
Box 1 Folder 12
Stock Certificate Stubs 1903-1932
1903-1932
Box 1 Folder 13
Stock Certificates 1903-1907
1903-1907
Box 1 Folder 14
Stock Certificates 1915-1921
1915-1921
Box 1 Folder 15
Stock Certificates 1922-1931
1922-1931