Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Continental Insurance Company of New York Records
c.00339
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator
- Continental Insurance Company.
- Title
- Continental Insurance Company of New York records
- ID
- c.00339
- Date [inclusive]
- 1883-1892
- Extent
- 0.1 Cubic feet , 1 volume 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."
Historical Note
Continental Insurance Company of New York was founded in 1853. The first president was the former mayor of New York City, William V. Brady.
Scope and Contents note
The collection contains a ledger recording insurance policies issued by the Muskegon County, Michigan branch of the Continental Insurance Company of New York. Included are letters of correspondence from the home office, a record of the name and address of each policy holder, the amount insured, the rate, the amount of premium, the terms and the dates of coverage.
The company insured such items as property, buildings, machinery, furniture, business stock, and horses.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections June 1967
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Revision Description
July 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 Mrs. Thomas Bolt, 1962-06-25. Transferred by Michigan State University Museum
Controlled Access Headings
Genre(s)
- Ledgers (account books)
- Letters (correspondence)
Geographic Name(s)
- Muskegon County (Mich.)
Personal Name(s)
- Bolt, Thomas, Mrs.
Subject(s)
- Insurance companies -- Michigan
Collection Inventory
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