Outgoing correspondence, 1901-1944
Part of collection: E.C. Beetem and Son, Inc. records (1178)
Dates
- Creation: 1901-1944
Scope and Contents
Outgoing correspondence series include letters to selling agents, customers, rag dealers, and letter books of the dye house and Carlisle mills. Of particular interest are the letters between Edward C. and C. Gilbert Beetem. These describe debates on business strategy, with Edward Beetem advocating concentrating on a small line of high-quality carpets and his son Gilbert seeking to establish an extensive line of Raglin rugs to meet the growing working-class market.
Extent
From the Collection: 89.5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Additional Description
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access; this collection is open for research.
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository