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Fowler and Pay. Papers, 1887 - 1888

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1229

Abstract

This collection consists of items belonging to the business firm of Fowler and Pay. The business was operated by Frank Fowler and Benjamin Franklin Pay, of Mankato. From 1887 until 1889 the company served as a retail outlet for products produced by other local businesses. This collection contains a ledger book from this time period, which includes the financial records from the business. Also included is a deed for land purchased by Fowler and Pay in Mankato, and an undated pamphlet produced by the business. This pamphlet presents the advantages to using the products sold by the Fowler and Pay firm.

Dates

  • 1887-1888

Biographical / Historical

Frank Fowler and Benjamin Franklin Pay operated a building material business in Mankato, Minnesota beginning April 1, 1887. For two years, the business operated as a retail outlet for the products of other business. Products sold by Fowler and Pay included brown lime, hydraulic cement, bricks, building supplies, and limestone. In 1889 the business expanded into the manufacturing of building stone and became a major business in the community. Fowler and Pay continued in the lime and stone business in Mankato until the 1940s.

Extent

0.50 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Ms. Mary Pay Johnson donated this collection in March 1977.

Title
Fowler and Pay. Papers, 1887 - 1888
Status
Completed
Author
Ms. Karin Thiem processed this collection
Date
1977-09
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Southern Minnesota Historical Center Repository

Contact:
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Memorial Library
PO Box 8419
Mankato MN 56002-8419 US
507-389-1029