Roane Iron Company Ledger
This ledger documents the Roane Iron Company from its founding in 1867 until its bankruptcy in 1932. Among these records are the minutes from corporate board meetings and shareholders meetings.
Dates
- 1867-1932
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
1.5 Linear Feet (1 oversize box)
Abstract
This ledger documents the Roane Iron Company from its founding in 1867 until its bankruptcy in 1932. Among these records are the minutes from corporate board meetings and shareholders meetings.
Biographical/Historical Note
Union veteran John Wilder founded the Roane Iron Company in 1867. The company created the town of Rockwood (Roane County) Tennessee, where its blast furnaces were located. The enterprise went bankrupt in 1932.
Arrangement
Collection consists of a single box.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository