Athens Commission Company papers, 1895-1899

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Athens Commission Company (Athens, Ga.)
Date:
1895-1899
Extent:
1 folder(s)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Athens Commission Company papers, ms629, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists mainly of business papers of Athens Commission Company, dating 1895-1899. Included are business correspondences to Maurice Jankower, George Hodgson, A. H. Farrell, and Athens Commission Company, from distributors of coal, flour, typewriters, popcorn, and tobacco; and correspondence from Sol Flatau. Also included are business letters George Hodgson received as an insurance agent for various companies; and a business letter to Manufacturers Hazelton & Dozier.

Biographical / historical:

Athens Commission Company was a brokerage, located in the Swift Building on Oconee Street in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia. The owners were Alonzo Henry O'Farrell and George Tyndall Hodgson.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Athens Commission Company papers, ms629, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.