James Waterbury Eaton papers

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unitid

{"value"=>"MssCol 879", "type"=>"local_call"}

{"value"=>"879", "type"=>"local_mss"}

unittitle

{"value"=>"James Waterbury Eaton papers"}

unitdate

{"value"=>"1898-1922", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1898/1922"}

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abstract

{"value"=>"James Waterbury Eaton was a New York City businessman who resided in Babylon (Long Island), New York. These papers include correspondence (1917-1922) relating to his activities as agent for Parker Plate & Machinery Co., personal affairs at his home in Babylon, and Suffolk County school affairs. A letterbook (1898-1906) contains correspondence relating to the manufacture of boat engines; investments managed for A. A. Low and other members of the Low family; real estate interests of the Low family in Newport News, Virginia; church affairs in Suffolk County; and other matters. An account book (1899-1917) was used to record sales and exchanges of adding machines and accessories"}

date_inclusive_start

1898

date_inclusive_end

1922

origination

{"value"=>"Eaton, James W. (James Waterbury)", "type"=>"persname"}

keydate

1898

prefercite

{"value"=>"James Waterbury Eaton papers, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library"}

extent_statement

.42 linear feet (1 box)

date_start

1898

date_end

1922

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