Shipping Companies, 1885-1895
Collection Scope and Contents
Correspondence, invoices, and various other records relating to John Hoar and Brother General Merchandise and Hoar’s ventures into quarry stripping, shipping, and railroads. Records of particular interest included those relating to the steam ship, Ivanhoe and the Marquette, Houghton, and Ontonagon Railroad (later known as the Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic Railroad.) Also of note is correspondence with local mining and lumber companies including letters from William Parnall, superintendent of National Mine.
Dates
- 1885-1895
Language of Material
English
Conditions Governing Access
Available for use in the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.35 Cubic Feet (1 manuscript box (letter size))
Repository Details
Part of the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections Repository