Stone-Ordean-Wells Company records

Collection — Box: SC

Identifier: S3612

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection contains business letters to and from the company, a bank note, and a bond.

Dates

1889-1919

Creator

Stone-Ordean-Wells Company (Organization)

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

Stone–Ordean–Wells company was started in 1872 by William R. Stone. With the addition of Albert Ordean it became Stone & Ordean and in 1891 when F.A. Patrick joined, it became Stone & Ordean Co. In 1896 the company absorbed Wells–Stone Company to become Stone-Ordean-Wells Company. They dealt in wholesale groceries from their waterfront location, operating into the 1940’s.

Extent

5.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The collection contains business letters to and from the company, a bank note, and a bond.

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.

Related Materials:

NEMHC Serials Collection Ginger

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.

Subjects

Business Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Businesses Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Correspondence Subject Source: Local sources
Duluth (Minn.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Food Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Food industry and trade Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Waterfront Subject Source: Local sources
Wholesale trade Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings