Hancock Brothers Fruit Merchants records

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 2534

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Hancock Brothers Fruit Merchants records contains correspondence between the Hancock brothers and George Johnston regarding the various aspects of transactions between the two groups. Most of the produce that they purchased from Johnston were grapes. Much of the correspondence regarding business between the Hancock Brothers and Johnston refered to the status of the grape market in Salt Lake City and the conditions of the produce. Memos included note details regarding business with Johnston and invoives represent the physical and financial details of exchange. Besides these, this collection also contains bookets regarding refriderating tariffs between Utah and California for the years 1913, 1914, and 1915.

Dates

1912-1925

Creator

Hancock Brothers Fruit Merchants (Salt Lake City, Utah) (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Historical Notes

The Hancock Brothers were fruit merchants in Salt Lake City, Utah in the early 1900s. This company frequently purchased fruit from George Johnston, a grape merchant in California.

Extent

3.5 Linear Feet (7 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Hancock Brothers Fruit Merchants records (1912-1925) contains correspondence, memoranda, and invoices regarding trade with George Johnston, a grape grower in California.

Arrangement

The Hancock Brothers papers are organized chronologically.

Related Materials

See also the George F. Johnston Company records, 1901-1954, at the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University (WA MSS S-2606) and the George F. Johnston Company papers, 1911-1932, at the DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University (A2007.0022).