John Slater papers (Ms.89.1)
Brown University Library
Box ABrown University
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2146
Fax: 401-863-2093
email: hay@brown.edu
Collection Overview
| Title: | John Slater papers |
| Date range: | 1804-1846 |
| Creator: | John Hay Library |
| Extent: | 130 items |
| Abstract: | Correspondence relating to the personal life and manufacturing career of John Slater. Includes letters documenting the establishment, operation, and expansion of his yarn company in Slatersville (originally Smithfield), Rhode Island. Subjects include labor issues (e.g., wages, hiring, etc.) and technical questions (e.g., water looms, aqueduct, etc.) |
| Language of materials: | English. |
| Repository: | John Hay Library |
| Collection number: | Ms.89.1 |
