Frederic W. Paine papers

Collection — Box: SC

Identifier: S3078

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection contains contracts, statements, correspondence, and biographical material. Most of the records concern Paine's interest in the Bay View Land Co. from 1894 through 1921, and a lawsuit against the Security Bank by the Mercantile Bank of New York in 1896.

Also included is correspondence, 1929-1931, with Mayor Samuel F. Snively concerning a proposed road near Lester River in Duluth, and a photograph of Frederic W. Paine.

Dates

1893-1940
Majority of material found in 1894-1921, 1929-1931

Creator

Paine, Frederic W., 1856 September 14-1940 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for use in the Kathryn A. Martin Library, Archives and Special Collections.

Conditions Governing Use

This collection may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.

Biographical / Historical

Frederic W. Paine was born in Niles, Michigan on September 14, 1856, the son of Rodney C. and Mary Elizabeth (Welles) Paine. In 1875, F. W. Paine worked for four years with the law firm of Taggart, Simonds and Fletcher in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The firm sent Paine to Duluth, Minnesota in 1880 to look after their interests in the Graff, Little and Co. saw mill. Paine soon formed the banking firm of Paine and Lardner, which became the Security Bank. The bank defaulted on its obligations and ceased operations in 1896. Paine later associated himself with the Equitable Life Insurance Co. and the Bay View Land Co. Paine was also active in many Duluth civic organizations until his death in 1940.

Extent

2.00 Linear Inches

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Physical Location

This collection is located at the University of Minnesota Duluth Archives. For more information about this collection or to make an appointment, contact us at libarchives@d.umn.edu or 218-726-8526.

General

This collection is part of the Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections, which are housed in the University of Minnesota Duluth Archives at the Kathryn A. Martin Library, and are on permanent loan from the St. Louis County Historical Society.