Alfred E. Edgcomb papers, 1906-1983 and undated

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Summary

Creator:
Edgcomb, Alfred E., 1867-1933
Abstract:
Businessman active in the lumber industry. Collection contains correspondence, legal and financial papers, printed materials, photographs, and other materials from lumber businesses beginning before 1910, especially in East Tennessee and in the Philippine Islands with headquarters in Philadelphia, Pa. The Insular Lumber Co., Negros Island, P.I., produced mahogany. Also present in the collection are personal and family papers, including numerous photographs.
Extent:
19.2 Linear Feet
Approximately 14,000 Items
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
RL.00350

Background

Scope and content:

Collection contains personal and business correspondence, legal and financial papers, printed materials, photographs, and other materials from lumber businesses beginning before 1910, especially in East Tennessee and in the Philippine Islands with headquarters in Philadelphia, Pa. The Insular Lumber Co., Negros Island, P.I., produced mahogany. Also present in the collection are personal and family papers, including numerous photographs and letters to the Edgcombs from friends.

Acquisition information:
The Alfred E. Edgcomb Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase in December 1980 and 1986.
Processing information:

Processed by Rubenstein Library staff, March 1987

Encoded by Robert Carlson and Paula Jeannet, August 2009

Accessions from 1980 and 1986 are described in this finding aid.

Physical location:
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[Identification of item], Alfred E. Edgcomb Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University