William F. Patterson papers, 1909-1911
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Patterson, William F., 1879-1926
- Title
- William F. Patterson papers
- Dates
- 1909-1911 (inclusive)19091911
- Quantity
- 0.3 linear ft
- Collection Number
- MC 471 (collection)
- Summary
- This collection (1909-1911) is composed primarily of correspondence from the wholesale grocer, Stone-Ordean-Wells Co., to their Montana-based sales representative, William F. Patterson. The correspondence mainly discusses the shipping of assorted goods, purchase orders, stock levels, receipts/invoices of goods, customers, and other business matters. Also included are some miscellaneous financial records.
- 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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This collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English.
Historical Note
William Francis Patterson was born on July 13, 1879, in or near Pottsville, Pennsylvania to Frank S. and Jemima (sometimes spelled Jemmina, Jemina, or Jamima) Patterson (née Robertson). Some time after 1900, Patterson moved to Sheridan, Wyoming and in 1904 he married Adelaide Gertrude Schubert. In 1905, the couple had their first child, Alma A. Patterson.
By the autumn of 1909, the family relocated to Miles City, Montana, where William F. Patterson worked for Stone-Ordean-Wells Co., a Duluth, Minnesota based wholesale grocer, orginallly founded in 1872 by William R. Stone. Patterson replaced Charles F. Langevin as the region's traveling salesman representative in November, 1909. His starting salary with the company was $100 per month. Patterson worked as a salesman for this company from 1909 until at least late 1911. William and Adelaide had a second child, William James Patterson, in February 1915. By 1918, Patterson moved to Musselshell, Montana where he worked for the Handel Trading Company. By 1920, the family moved back to Sheridan, Wyoming, where Patterson worked as a clerk in the grocery industry. He died on July 12, 1926, and was buried in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.
Content Description
This collection (1909-1911) is primarily composed of correspondence from representatives of Stone-Ordean-Wells Company to William F. Patterson, with some outgoing correspondence from Patterson. Early correspondence from 1909 is mainly addressed to Charles F. Langevin, a traveling salesman for Stone-Ordean-Wells. Many of the letters include copies of letters from other companies, usually regarding the shipping of assorted goods. Companies and persons mentioned include Arnold Bros., W. B. Jordan and Sons Co., Reeder Mercantile Company, Brophy and Henry, O. B. Lovely, Golden Grain Bicsuit Co., Slayton Mercantile Co., Channellene Oil and Mfg Co., Pacific Coast Condensed Milk Co., A. J. Kanne, F. M. Wall Co., Manierre-Yoe Co., Robinson and Seelye, C. S. Draper, Marmarth Mercantile Co., and many more. A majority of the correspondence pertains to the shipping of assorted grocery goods, price listing, stock levels, purchase orders, invoices, customers, and other business matters. Also included are some miscellaneous financial documents.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of the Montana Historical Society Library & Archives. 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 Library & Archives, Helena, Montana.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Arranged into two series: General Correspondence and Financial.
General Correspondence is arranged chronologically, with prominent persons and companies listed at the folder level. The names of people and companies listed are either direct correspondents and/or their name/company is mentioned.
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Detailed Description of the Collection
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General Correspondence
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Description: General Correspondence (predominantly Stone-Ordean-Wells Co.; early correspondence mostly addressed to C. F. Langevin; also including Guiterman Bros., Arnold Bros., Union Match Co., Marmarth Mercantile Co., The Quaker Oats Co., L. C. Attix & Co., W. B. Jordan & Sons Co., Bates & Rogers Construction Co., among others)Dates: 2 January - 13 December, 1909Container: Box/Folder 1 / 1
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Description: General Correspondence (predominantly Stone-Ordean-Wells Co., also, including O. B. Lovely, Golden Grain Biscuit Co., A. F. Furstnow, Robinson & Seelye, B. L. Laux, E. E. Enterline, A. J. Kanne; companies and persons mentioned include: Arnold Bros., Harlowton Grocery Co., W. B. Jordan & Sons Co., Slayton Mercantile Co., Reeder Mercantile Co., Brophy & Henry, Charles F. Langevin, Balls Mason Fruit, I. C. Attix Co., S. H. Remsell, Shore-Newcom Co., American Tobacco Co., Channellene Oil, and others.)Dates: 5 January - 29 March, 1910Container: Box/Folder 1 / 2
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Description: General Correspondence (predominantly Stone-Ordean-Wells Co., also including: Channellene Oil & Mfg Co., A. J. Kanne, H. E. Marshall, C. Goldstein, Slayton Mercantile Co., Hendrix Mercantile Co., F. M. Wall Co., Wm. N. Taylor, John F. Byrne & Co., Manierre-Yoe Co., C. L. Kennedy, R. P. O'Brien, J. W. Nugent, W. B. Jordan & Sons Co., Union Match Co., O. B. Lovely, B. F. Counter, Marmarth Mercantile Co., Brophy & Henry; companies and persons mentioned include: R. A. Dix, Carnation Milk Co., El Roi-Tan Cigars, Pacific Coast Condensed Milk Co., J. A. Haukom, C. F. Malm, August Schrump, C. S. Draper, Robinson & Seelye, and others)Dates: 1 April - 29 June, 1910Container: Box/Folder 1 / 3
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Description: General Correspondence (predominantly Stone-Ordean-Wells Co., also including: Harry Kennedy (Marshall Oil Co.), James Kennedy, F. M. Wall Co., Union Match Co., John F. Byrne & Co.; companies and persons mentioned include: Brophy & Henry, A. J. Kanne, Carnation Milk, Joseph W. Zook, Hendricks Co., Slayton Mercantile Co., J. Lang & Son, and others)Dates: 5 July - 30 August, 1910Container: Box/Folder 1 / 4
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Description: General Correspondence (predominantly Stone-Ordean-Wells Co., also including: Slayton Mercantile Co., J. Lange & Son, G. Goldstein, Countryman & Albertson, August Schrump, Handel Bros., Pacific Coast Condensed Milk Co., Union Match Co., M. E. Casey, Marmarth Mercantile Co., E. H. Carr, N. K. Fairbank Co., F. M. Wall Co., C. H. Seaman, J. Ruder (The Farmers' Trading Store), Koehler & Henning; companies and person mentioned include: Carnation Milk, Reeder Mercantile Co., John F. Byrne & Co., C. S. Draper, Holland Bros., A. A. Foster, O. B. Lovely, and others)Dates: 1 September - 26 October, 1910Container: Box/Folder 1 / 5
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Description: General Correspondence (predominantly Stone-Ordean-Wells Co., also including: W. B. Jordan & Sons Co., Hamilton Mercantile Co., Alex Thomson Jr., Slayton Mercantile Co., Marshall-Wells Hardware Co., Kelley How Thomson Co.; companies and persons mentioned include: Carnation Milk, F. M. Wall Co., C. S. Draper, A. A. Foster, August Schrump, Handel Bros., Holland Bros., and others)Dates: 2 November - 28 December, 1910Container: Box/Folder 1 / 6
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Description: General Correspondence (predominantly Stone-Ordean-Wells Co., also including: W. D. Lovell, O. B. Lovely, G. H. Belcher (Slayton Mercantile Co.), Handel Bros., National Candy Co., N. M. Steel (Reeder Mercantile Co.), E. H. Carr; companies and persons mentioned include: William N. Taylor, A. A. Foster, Pacific Coast Syrup Co., Larkin Bros., Rawson Variety Store, W. B. Jordan & Sons Co., James Kennedy & Son, Marmarth Mercantile Co., Richardson Mercantile Co., and others)Dates: 3 January - 30 March, 1911Container: Box/Folder 1 / 7
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Description: General Correspondence (predominantly Stone-Ordean-Wells Co., also including: Thomas F. Casey (Lounsbery, Casey, & Lanphier); companies and persons mentioned include: Ingomar Mercantile Co., W. B. Jordan & Sons Co., Richardson Mercantile Co., Utah Condensed Milk Co., J. Lange & Son, Barbeau & Son, and others)Dates: 29 April - 22 June, 1911Container: Box/Folder 1 / 8
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Description: General Correspondence (predominantly Stone-Ordean-Wells Co., also including: Slayton Mercantile Co., Joran & Sons Co., Lounsbery, Casey & Lanphier, Pacific Coast Condensed Milk Co., J. A. R--kel; companies and persons mentioned include: Richardson Mercantile Co., W. B. Jordan & Sons Co., and others)Dates: 12 July - 6 September, 1911Container: Box/Folder 1 / 9
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Financial
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Description: Assorted financial documentsDates: 8 July, 1909 - 3 January, 1911Container: Box/Folder 1 / 10
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Food prices--Montana
- Food industry and trade--Montana
- Groceries--Montana
- Grocery trade--Montana
- Sales personnel--Montana
- Wholesale grocers
- Wholesale trade--Montana
Personal Names
- Langevin, Charles F., d. 1910
- Patterson, William F., 1879-1926
Corporate Names
- Stone-Ordean-Wells Company
Geographical Names
- Duluth (Minn.)
- Miles City (Mont.)
- Montana
- Roundup (Mont.)
