Murphy and Robinson Letter
Collection consists of a short letter written on the letterhead for Murphy and Robinson, a Knoxville, Tenn., dealer of hats, caps and straw goods. The letter, dated November 2, 1899, reads in part, "I have sold over $200.00 worth of them this year. Everything is moving along nicely. The spring goods are beginning to come in and we have just finished taking stock."
Dates
- 1899 November 2
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
Abstract
Collection consists of a short letter written on the letterhead for Murphy and Robinson, a Knoxville, Tenn., dealer of hats, caps and straw goods. The letter, dated November 2, 1899, reads in part, "I have sold over $200.00 worth of them this year. Everything is moving along nicely. The spring goods are beginning to come in and we have just finished taking stock."
Biographical/Historical Note
Murphy and Robinson was a wholesale dealer in hats, caps and straw goods during the early 20th century. The owners were George W. Murphy and W. B. Robinson. The company was stationed in the Phoenix building in downtown Knoxville, Tenn.
Arrangement
Collection consists of a single folder.
Acquisition Note
Special Collections purchased item on May 30, 2006
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository