Manuscript Collection
Files
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Identifier
Accession 220
Inclusive Dates
1906-1978
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
500 pieces .25 linear feet
Language
English
Historical Note
The Rock Hill Hardware Company was organized on June 4, 1893 by A.R. Smith and John Gelzer, A.A. Barron and his sons R.E. and W.L. bought Smith out in 1896 and by 1907 had acquired the whole firm. The Barron family owned and operated it until it closed in 1978.
Scope and Content Note
The Rock Hill Hardware Company was organized on June 4, 1893 by A.R. Smith and John Gelzer, A.A. Barron and his sons R.E. and W.L. bought Smith out in 1896 and by 1907 had acquired the whole firm. The Barron family owned and operated it until it closed in 1978. The collection consists of a 1906 ledger, financial records, a photograph, a seed license, World War II ration booklets, and newspaper clippings.
Provenance
The Rock Hill Hardware Company records were deposited with the Archives on November 13, 1978 by Mrs. W.A. Barron.
Copyright
For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.
Finding Aid Citation
Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections, Winthrop University, "Rock Hill Hardware Company Records - Accession 220". Finding Aid 287.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/287
LC Subject Headings
Rock Hill Hardware Company--Archives; Hardware stores--South Carolina--Rock Hill--History--20th century; Account books--South Carolina--Rock Hill--Specimens; World War, 1939-1945--United States; Rationing--United States; Ration books--Specimens
