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Legal Records, 1896-1986

 Series
Accession: 2117Identifier: 2117-IV.

Dates

  • Creation: 1896-1986

Scope and Content

Includes trial records relative to the failed hostile takeover attempt made by Ronald Baron in 1985 to 1986. There are transcripts of testimony from the major parties on both sides. This subgroup also contains a variety of miscellaneous legal papers, including settlements with Strawbridge & Clothier's foreign offices and various suppliers in London, Paris, and Berlin (1921-1926); merchandising agreements with domestic and foreign manufacturers (1896-1907); and claims case files (1906 and 1911).

Extent

4 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Access Restrictions

No restrictions on access; this collection is open for research.

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Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository

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