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Adirondack Timber & Mineral Company Correspondence
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Overview of the Collection |
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| Creator: | Adirondack Timber & Mineral Co. |
| Title: | Adirondack Timber & Mineral Company Correspondence |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1895-1902 |
| Quantity: | 1 folder, approx. 20 items (SC) |
| Abstract: | Correspondence of the Adirondack Timber & Mineral Co., Ithaca, New York. The majority is from Titus B. Meigs, Treasurer of the company, to John C. Gauntlett; much of it is on letterhead of the Santa Clara Lumber Company, Tupper Lake, New York, of which Meigs was president. |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Biographical History
Titus B. Meigs was a prominent personality in Central New York's timber and lumber industry in the late 19th and early 20th century. He was treasurer of the Adirondack Timber & Mineral Company (Ithaca, NY), president of the Santa Clara Lumber Company (Tupper Lake, NY), and part owner-operator of Dodge, Meigs & Co., lumber manufacturers.
John C. Gauntlett of Ithaca, NY, was involved in finance and public service in Tompkins County; positions held include vice-president of Ithaca Savings Bank and Tompkins County Bank, director of Ithaca Trust Company, member of the school board and National Guard, and town supervisor (twice).
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The Adirondack Timber & Mineral Company Correspondence consists of letters and telegrams from Titus B. Meigs, treasurer of the company. All but one are addressed to "John C. Gauntlett, Trustee" and the majority concern checks for distributions from stock or the sale of land owned by the company.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Adirondack Timber & Mineral Company Correspondence,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Trade, Steven Resnick.
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Created by: MRC
Date: 22 Aug 2007
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