Guide to the Marshall Elevator Company Records, 1849-1908 AIS.1964.42
- Repository
- ULS Archives & Special Collections
- Title
- Marshall Elevator Company Records
- Creator
- Marshall Elevator Company
- Collection Number
- AIS.1964.42
- Extent
- 31 microfilm_reels (47 volumes)
- Date
- 1849-1908
- Date
- 1850-1890
- Abstract
- Marshall Elevator Company was a firm engaged in the business of designing, building, installing and repairing passenger and freight elevators. The company also made structural parts for steamboats in the mid-nineteenth century.
- Language
- English .
- Publisher
- ULS Archives & Special Collections
- Address
- University of Pittsburgh Library System
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Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
Copyright
The University of Pittsburgh holds the property rights to the material in this collection, but the copyright may still be held by the original creator/author. Researchers are therefore advised to follow the regulations set forth in the U.S. Copyright Code when publishing, quoting, or reproducing material from this collection without the consent of the creator/author or that go beyond what is allowed by fair use.
Scope and Content Notes
The collection includes letterpress books, journals, general ledger books, order books, cash books, payroll ledger books, material manufacturing book, merchandise book, day books and an account book. The bulk of material covers 1850-1890.
Previous Citation
Marshall Elevator Company Records, 1849-1908, AIS.1964.42, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh
Preferred Citation
Marshall Elevator Company Records, 1849-1908, AIS.1964.42, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System
Acquisition Information
Gift of Marshall Elevator Company, September 9, 1964.
Existence and Location of Originals
The Archives Service Center maintains the original materials to this collection. Due to the extreme fragility of the records, we ask researchers to use the microfilm version instead.
Subjects
- Marshall Elevator Company -- Records and correspondence
- Ledgers (Account books)
- Business and Industry
- Hoisting machinery -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh -- Design and construction.
- Elevator industry -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh