Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- The Fairbanks Company mss., 1917-1931, consists of records of the Fairbanks Company that manufactured piano plates at Springfield, Ohio.
- Extent:
- 1 Box (1 standard)
- Language:
- Materials are in English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Fairbanks Company mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
Fairbanks Company was a manufacturer of piano plates based in Springfield, Ohio.
On October 10, 1928, proceedings to liquidate the company were started, and on December 29, 1928, the property was sold to the Indianapolis Switch and Frog Company. Active piano plate patterns, match plates, iron flasks, follow boards, marking patterns, drill jigs, boring templates, and similar chattels used in the manufacture of piano plates were transferred to Melvin L. Milligan as an agent for the O. S. Kelly Company to sell piano plates, parts, etc. to the customers of the Fairbanks Company.
- Scope and Content:
The Fairbanks Company mss., 1917-1931, consists of records of the Fairbanks Company that manufactured piano plates at Springfield, Ohio.
The papers consist of minutes of meetings of the stockholders, October 10 to December 28, 1928; an auditor's report, 1921; daily reports, July 2-October 20, 1928; deeds, 1917 and 1931; an inventory, 1928; ledger sheets, 1922-1930; and weekly statements, December 25, 1926-September 22, 1928.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift: 1953
- Physical location:
- Lilly - Stacks
Indexed Terms
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
Many collections are housed offsite; retrieval requires advance notice. Please make an appointment a minimum of one week in advance of your visit.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Photography and digitization may be restricted for some collections. Copyright restrictions may apply. Before publishing, researchers are responsible for securing permission from all applicable rights holders, then filling out the Permission to Publish form.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Fairbanks Company mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@indiana.edu