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Helena Produce and Commission Company records, 1887-1891
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Helena Produce and Commission Company
- Title
- Helena Produce and Commission Company records
- Dates
- 1887-1891 (inclusive)18871891
- Quantity
- 1.5 linear feet of shelf space
- Collection Number
- MC 139
- Summary
- The Helena Produce and Commission Company was a wholesale dealer in grain, potatoes, flour, feed, butter, and eggs located in Helena, Montana. Records (1887-1891) consist of letterpress volumes of outgoing correspondence, an invoice book, journals, a ledger, and a receiving book.
- Repository
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Montana Historical Society, Library & Archives
Montana Historical Society Research Center Archives
225 North Roberts
PO Box 201201
Helena MT
59620-1201
Telephone: 4064442681
Fax: 4064445297
mhslibrary@mt.gov - Access Restrictions
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Collection open for research.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Helena Produce and Commission Company was a wholesale outlet dealing in hay, grain, potatoes, flour, feed, butter, cheese, and eggs from 1887 to 1891. It was managed by Daniel Welch and originally located on the corner of Edwards and Clore streets, Helena, Montana.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Records. 1887-1891. 1.5 linear feet. The collection consists of letterpress copy books, journals, a ledger, and a receiving book, for the Helena Produce and Commission Company, reflecting the day-to-day business of the firm.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of the Montana Historical Society. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collection. In some cases permission for use may require additional authorization from the copyright owners. For more information contact an archivist.
Preferred Citation
Item description and date. Collection Title. Collection Number. Box and Folder numbers. Montana Historical Society Research Center, Archives, Helena, Montana.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Arranged by series. Some material housed in Manuscript Volumes. See inventory below for more information.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection
Outgoing Correspondence Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1 / 1-3 | Letterpress books |
1887-1890 |
Financial Records Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1 / 4 | Cash book |
1889-1890 |
| Volume | ||
| 1 | Invoice book |
1889 November - 1891 January |
| 2 | Journal |
1887 September - 1889 April |
| 3 | Journal |
1889 April - 1890 July |
| 4 | Ledger |
1887 September - 1889 August |
| 5 | Receiving book |
undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Grocery trade
- Wholesale trade
Corporate Names
- Helena Produce and Commission Company (creator)
Geographical Names
- Helena (Mont.)--Commerce
Finding aid prepared by MHS staff
2004
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