Fowler and Pay. Papers, 1887 - 1888
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
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on use of this collection for research purposes. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property and libel laws as they apply.
Conditions Governing Use
There are no restrictions on use of this collection for research purposes. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property and libel laws as they apply.
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 (2 Folders 1 Ledger)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Ms. Mary Pay Johnson donated this collection in March 1977.
- Title
- SMHC Collection 1229. 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
Revision Statements
- 2000-10: Finding aid revised by Robert Russell
Repository Details
Part of the Southern Minnesota Historical Center Repository
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Memorial Library
PO Box 8419
Mankato MN 56002-8419 US
507-389-1029
archives@mnsu.edu