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Trade Catalogs, Machinery, G.R.

 Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The records consist of monthly sales records divided according to sales agent and product category. The data is summarized in the monthly sales tax reports and trail balances. The inventories provide a detailed listing of merchandise and equipment on hand at the end of each year. Both the sales reports and inventories are noteworthy for the long, unbroken runs.

The publications provide a sampling of information on several topics such as foot care and design, shoe making equipment and tools, and shoe making supplies. A noteworthy catalog in the supplies section is "Schafer's Black Beauty Harness" catalog of horse harnesses. This section also contains reports from national trade organizations. Finally this section contains the 1941 Encyclopedia of the Shoe and Leather Industry, which provides detailed insight into the leather and tanning industry as well as an indication of advertising in the industry

The firm specialized in shoe-making, but also manufactured a limited amount of other leather products, such as briefcases. The records chiefly document sales and inventory levels during the company life, 1909-1969. Never a large operation, the firm had annual sales of approximately $120,00 during the 1960s.

Dates

  • 1905-1967

Extent

From the Collection: 2.17 Linear Feet (Five boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Grand Rapids History Center Repository

Contact:
Grand Rapids Public Library
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Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
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