Series II. Business
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Scope and Contents
Series contains materials documenting the business functions of major telegraph companies, including Western Union, Postal Telegraph, and others. Also included are materials related to railroad telegraphy and advertising for telegraph services, equipment, and instruction.
Dates
- 1840 - 1994
Creator
- From the Collection: Harris, Robert Dalton, Jr. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Western Union Telegraph Co. Journal is closed for conservation. The rest of Series II is open for research.
Extent
7.3 cubic feet.
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Series is arranged into five subseries: II.a. Western Union, II.b. Postal Telegraph, II.c. Other Companies, II.d. Railroads, and II.e. Advertising. Subseries are arranged by size, and then alphabetically.
Processing Information
Processed into boxes 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, and 16, as well as map case drawer BB 11 by Processing Archivist, May - July 2026.
Repository Details
Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
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