W. C. Brokaw Papers
c.00240

Summary Information

Repository
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Creator
Brokaw, W. C.
Title
W. C. Brokaw papers
ID
c.00240
Date [inclusive]
1871-1873
Extent
0.1 Cubic feet , 1 folder
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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Biographical/Historical

William C. Brokaw (1822-1904) was a miller in Centreville, St. Joseph County, Michigan. (Source: 1870 U.S. Census)

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Scope and Contents note

This collection contains business correspondence and account statements received by W. C. Brokaw, of Centerville, Michigan, from commission agents in New York City selling flour for Brokaw. The letters discuss prices and general market trends.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections January 1969

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

Revision Description

  March 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 Chamberlain Memorial Museum, 1952-09-00. Transferred by Michigan State University Museum

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Controlled Access Headings

Corporate Name(s)

  • Chamberlain Memorial Museum.

Genre(s)

  • Commercial correspondence

Geographic Name(s)

  • Centreville (Mich.)

Subject(s)

  • Flour mills -- Michigan

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Collection Inventory

Folder

Papers 1871-1873 

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