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William Broderick letters : San Francisco, Calif., to Singer Manufactoring Co. : ALS, 1863-1864.
BANC MSS 97/2 cLOCAL
Collection Overview

Title:

William Broderick letters: San Francisco, Calif., to Singer Manufactoring Co. : ALS, 1863-1864

Creator/Contributor:

Broderick, William., creator

Creator/Contributor:

Singer Manufacturing Company

Abstract:

Contains 16 letters from the San Francisco agent for the Singer Manufacturing Co., sent to Singer headquarters in New York. Discusses the business in San Francisco during the time of the Civil War including an industrial fair to be held on Aug. 30, 1864. Also includes news clipping describing the fair.

Date:

1863 (issued)

Subject:

n-us-ca
Singer Manufacturing Company.
War -- Economic aspects -- United States -- History
San Francisco (Calif.) -- Commerce

Note:

Singer was the first company in the United States to attempt to franchise their product.

Physical Description:

print
1 folder.

Language:

English

Identifier:

BANC MSS 97/2 cLOCAL

Origin:

California