Graif, Matt J. Clothing. Papers, 1925 - 1960
Abstract
This collection consists of 35 small volumes originally belonging to the Matt J. Graif Clothing store in Mankato, Minnesota. Matt J. Graif Clothing is a men’s store, and the volumes contain the names and addresses of those who purchased suits there, and the prices of the items. These records were kept for reference purposes should a customer have a complaint about the purchase. The volumes run from 1925 until 1960, with the records from 1932 missing.
Dates
- 1925-1960
Biographical / Historical
Matt J. Graif Clothing, a store for men in Mankato, Minnesota, was founded in 1924. It has been at several locations on Front Street in downtown Mankato. It is currently still in operation at 3 Civic Center Plaza in downtown Mankato.
Extent
0.43 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Mr. John Graif donated this collection in August 1977.
- Title
- Graif, Matt J. Clothing. Papers, 1925 - 1960
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Karin Thiem processed this collection
- Date
- 1978-01
- 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
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Memorial Library
PO Box 8419
Mankato MN 56002-8419 US
507-389-1029
archives@mnsu.edu
