Guide to the Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation Historical Records, 1871-1953 AIS.1973.07
- Repository
- ULS Archives & Special Collections
- Title
- Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation Historical Records
- Creator
- Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation
- Collection Number
- AIS.1973.07
- Extent
- 1.25 Linear Feet (1 box and 1 roll of microfilm)
- Date
- 1871-1953
- Abstract
- Benjamin F. Jones and James H. Laughlin owned the facilities that would begin making steel in 1886 as Jones & Laughlin Steel Company. This collection includes reproductions of historical materials that detail the history of the company.
- Language
- English .
- Publisher
- ULS Archives & Special Collections
- Address
- University of Pittsburgh Library System
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Previous Citation
Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation Historical Records, 1871-1953, AIS.1973.07, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh
Preferred Citation
Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation Historical Records, 1871-1953, AIS.1973.07, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System
History
Benjamin F. Jones purchased a share in American Iron Works in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1851. Later, he was joined by James H. Laughlin to form what would become J&L Steel in 1861. Their mills included facilities in Hazelwood, south side Pittsburgh, and Aliquippa and were a competitor of Carnegie Steel Company. In 1974, Ling-Temco-Vought purchased Jones & Laughlin Corporation as part of LTV Steel and all production facilities were closed in 1989.
Acquisition Information
This collection consists of copies of material borrowed from Edward Ford, Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp., in 1973.
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.
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Archives Service Center staff.
Related Material
Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation, Pittsburgh Works Records, 1918-1970, AIS.1988.07, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System
Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation, Pittsburgh Works Earning Records, 1862-1901, AIS.1974.23, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System
Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation Records, 1902-1959, AIS.1978.09, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System
Scope and Content Notes
This collection contains the diary of Benjamin F. Jones and documents the early years of Jones & Laughlin Steel. Also present are genealogical charts regarding Jone and James H. Laughlin. Histories of J & L Steel, as well as the iron and steel industry, are also included.
Subjects
- Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation
- Laughlin, James H.
- Jones, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin)
- Business records
- Clippings (Information artifacts)
- Diaries
- Genealogical tables
- Personal papers
- Business and Industry
- Industrialists -- United States
- Steel industry and trade -- United States -- History