Union Publishing Company (Adams, New York) Business correspondence, 1894-1900

Summary

Creator:

Union Publishing Co. (Adams, New York)

Abstract:

The collection consists of the company's business correspondence, 1894-1900.

Extent:

1 cubic foot (in 2 boxes)

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by D. Minnis, M. Matyn

Background

Scope and Content:

In general, the correspondence was addressed to the Company from field sales personnel working in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana, reporting their sales, failures, and market potential. Most of the correspondence concerns the tactics and interference of salesmen of the National Publishing Company of Boston, a chief competitor, which eventually bought out the Union Publishing Company in 1899. Also included are scattered accounts, invoices, and expense accounts, as well as materials relating to H. O. Kenyon’s involvement in the Kenyon and Thomas Company, manufacturer of Hale’s ointment.

Biographical / Historical:

Organizational History:

The Union Publishing Company was a short-lived subscription map publishing firm operated by the H.O. Kenyon family of Adams, New York. The Company was bought out by the Union Publishing Company of Boston, a chief competitor, in 1899.

Acquisition Information:

Acc# 2581

Arrangement:

Arrangement is chronological.

Subjects

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Subjects:

Map industry and trade--United States.
Booksellers and bookselling--United States,

Names:

National Publishing Co.
Union Publishing Co. (Adams, N.Y.)
Kenyon, H. O.

Places:

Michigan--Maps.
Indiana--Maps.
Ohio--Maps.