Cotton textile industry
Subject
Subject Source: Fast
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Samuel Oldknow business records
Collection
Identifier: MS-HUT-009
Abstract
Samuel Oldknow was the first successful maker of British muslin in the 18th century. The records, dating from 1787 to 1811, consist of approximately 75 items which include correspondence, pay-tickets, receipts, ledgers, account and memorandum books, shop-notes, and documents.
Dates:
1787 - 1811
Found in:
Special Collections
Victoria Lincoln papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0313
Abstract
Victoria Lincoln was an American writer of fiction and journalistic articles born in 1904. The papers consist largely of drafts of her many articles, stories, poems, and novels. The collection spans 1833-1986, with the bulk of the material from 1925-1985.
Dates:
1833-1986; Majority of material found within 1925-1985
Found in:
Special Collections