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James Waterbury Eaton papers
- Title
- James Waterbury Eaton papers, 1898-1922.
- Author
- Eaton, James W. (James Waterbury)
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Mixed material | Request in advance | MssCol 879 | Schwarzman Building - Manuscripts & Archives Room 328 |
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- Description
- .42 linear foot (1 box)
- Summary
- James Waterbury Eaton was a New York City businessman who resided in Babylon (Long Island), New York. These papers include correspondence (1917-1922) relating to his activities as agent for Parker Plate & Machinery Co., personal affairs at his home in Babylon, and Suffolk County school affairs. A letterbook (1898-1906) contains correspondence relating to the manufacture of boat engines; investments managed for A. A. Low and other members of the Low family; real estate interests of the Low family in Newport News, Virginia; church affairs in Suffolk County; and other matters. An account book (1899-1917) was used to record sales and exchanges of adding machines and accessories.
- Subject
- Lowe family
- Parker Plate & Machinery Company
- Calculators
- Education > New York (State) > Suffolk County
- Machinery industry > New York (State) > New York
- Marine engines > Design and construction
- Real property > Virginia > Newport News
- Babylon (N.Y.)
- Suffolk County (N.Y.) > Religious life and customs
- Suffolk County (N.Y.) > Social life and customs
- Genre/Form
- Account books – New York (N.Y.) – 20th century.
- Account books – New York (N.Y.) – 19th century.
- Letter books.
- Access (note)
- Apply to Manuscripts and Archives Division for access at http://www.nypl.org/mssref.
- Call Number
- MssCol 879
- OCLC
- 773128308
- Author
- Eaton, James W. (James Waterbury)
- Title
- James Waterbury Eaton papers, 1898-1922.
- Restricted Access
- Apply to Manuscripts and Archives Division for access at http://www.nypl.org/mssref.
- Occupation
- Merchants.
- Research Call Number
- MssCol 879