J.N. Cardwell and Sons Records and Company History

J.N. Cardwell and Sons Records and Company History, 1900-2010

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Title: J.N. Cardwell and Sons Records and Company History
Dates: 1900-2010 (inclusive)
19002010

1900-1912 (bulk)
19001912
Quantity: 4 linear feet of shelf space, (3 boxes)
Collection Number: Cage 11 (collection)
Summary: This collection consists of business records from the period 1900-1912 and a company history from 2010.
Repository: Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions: This collection is open and available for research use.
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Historical NoteReturn to Top

J.N. Cardwell and Sons, later Cardwell's, was a general merchandise store in Pomeroy, WA. It was established in 1900 and continuously operated by the Cardwell family until 1972.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists of business records from the period 1900-1912: 4 volumes including accounts, daybooks, and inventory of dry goods sold to Cardwell and Sons by Fred J. Elsensohn and Co., August 29, 1909. It also includes a company history, "Cardwell's: Pomeroy's Greatest Store" by Bill and Ray Cardwell (2010).

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Restrictions on Use

Preferred Citation

[Item Description] J.N. Cardwell and Sons Records

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

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Acquisition Information

J. N. Cardwell and Hugh Cardwell donated the business records of J.N. Cardwell and Sons to Washington State University at an unknown date, and Ray Cardwell donated the company history "Cardwell's: Pomeroy's Greatest Store" in 2012.

Processing Note

This collection was processed by Cheryl Gunselman.

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