Knowles, Anthony and Danielson Accounting Ledgers (MSS026)

Historical note

On February 23 1836, George W. Jackson bought the Providence Journal from sole proprietor and founder, John Miller. Jackson sold the paper five years later to Joseph Knowles and William L. Burroughs. After less than a year, Burroughs retired and was succeeded by John W. Vose. On July 1 1840, Henry B. Anthony was named partner creating the publishing firm Knowles, Vose & Anthony. After John W. Vose passed away in 1848, the paper continued to be published by Knowles & Anthony, until long-time editor George Danielson became a partner on January 1, 1863. Knowles, Anthony & Danielson continued to publish the paper until Danielson’s death in March 1884. Knowles had previously passed away in 1874.

In May 1884, the paper incorporated as The Providence Printing Company. Just 4 months later, in September 1884, Anthony died. In April 1885, the name was changed to Providence Journal Company. Richard S. Howland was elected as manager and treasurer of the new publishing entity.

Chronology