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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Guide to the Barbara S. Janssen Collection of Singer Manufacturing Company Correspondence
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1299
- Creators:
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Janssen, Barbara Suit
- Dates:
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1868 - 1875
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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0.5 Cubic feet
- Repository:
Correspondence to the Singer Manufacturing Company.
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Correspondence to the Singer Manufacturing Company. Most of it relates to problems with the machines, or are requests for replacement parts or repairs. Many are receipts or invoices for machines or parts, or relate to payment for machines or parts. Also includes an advertisement for Singer Manufacturing Company, featuring the Smithsonian's National Museum (later the Arts and Industries Building).
Administration
Author
NMAH Staff
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated to the Archives Center in 2012 by Barbara Janssen. She had purchased the collection from an internet auction site.
Processing Information
Preliminary box level inventory available.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation
Barbra S. Janssen Collection of Singer Manufacturing Company Correspondence, 1868-1875, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Conditions Governing Use
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
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