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- Creator
- Eaton, James W. (James Waterbury)
- Call number
- MssCol 879
- Physical description
- .42 linear feet (1 box)
- Preferred Citation
- James Waterbury Eaton papers, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library
- Repository
- Manuscripts and Archives Division
- Access to materials
- Request an in-person research appointment.
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
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Subjects
- Calculators
- Education -- New York (State) -- Suffolk County
- Machinery industry -- New York (State) -- New York
- Marine engines -- Design and construction
- Real property -- Virginia -- Newport News
Places
- Babylon (N.Y.)
- Suffolk County (N.Y.) -- Religious life and customs
- Suffolk County (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs
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Using the collection
Location
Manuscripts and Archives DivisionStephen A. Schwarzman Building
Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018-2788
Brooke Russell Astor Reading Room, Third Floor, Room 328