Harold H. Pierce Papers
c.00083

Summary Information

Repository
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Creator
Pierce, Harold H.
Title
Harold H. Pierce papers
ID
c.00083
Date [inclusive]
1901-1952
Extent
0.1 Cubic feet , 1 folder, 3 volumes on shelf
Language
English

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan."

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Scope and Contents note

This collection contains three account books.The first account book is the company treasurer's book. It records expenses and receipts. The second account book contains corporate information including company's constitution and by-laws, lists of shareholders, and meeting minutes. The third is a farm ledger book belonging to Harold H. Pierce which provides detailed accounts for the cost of farm products, labor, and market goods.

In addition, the collection contains a permit from the Michigan Commissioner of Railroads to the Moscow and Adams Company, allowing them to string poles across a section of railroad track (1905).

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections January 1965

Conrad Hall
888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu

Revision Description

  February 2000

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Legal Status

Copyright: Michigan State University. Property Rights: Michigan State University.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.

Custodial History

Gift of Clark Pierce, 1961-09-06. Transferred by Michigan State University Museum.

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Controlled Access Headings

Corporate Name(s)

  • Moscow and Adams Telephone Company.

Genre(s)

  • Ledgers (account books)

Geographic Name(s)

  • North Adams (Mich.)

Personal Name(s)

  • Pierce, Clark

Subject(s)

  • Agriculture -- Michigan
  • Telephone -- Michigan
  • Telephone lines -- Design and construction

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Collection Inventory

Folder

Papers 1901-1952 

1

Volumes 

Volume

Volume 1: Moscow & Adams Telephone Co. Treasurer's Book 1909-1924 

1

Volume 2: Moscow & Adams Telephone Co. Journal 1902-1952 

2

Volume 3: Farm Ledger 1901-1938 

3