Childs, Nickerson & Co. records, 1861-1887, bulk 1861

Summary

Creator:
Childs, Nickerson & Company (Athens, Ga.) and Nicholson, Reeves & Wynn (Athens, Ga.)
Date:
1861-1887, bulk 1861
Extent:
2.5 Linear Feet (1 box and 1 oversized box)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Childs, Nickerson & Co. (Athens, Ga.) records, ms83, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of records of Childs, Nickerson & Co. and its predecessor, Nicholson, Reeves & Wynn (Athens, Ga.) from 1861-1887. Primarily composed of correspondence and invoices for Nicholson, Reeves & Wynn (1861) and Childs, Nickerson & Co. (1866-1877), relating to the buying and selling of hardware goods.

Biographical / historical:

Nicholson, Reeves & Wynn, a hardware store in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia. The name was changed to Childs, Nickerson & Co. around 1865. Partners in the company included Asaph King Childs, Rufus Reeves, and Reuben Nickerson.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Norman Nickerson in 1960
Arrangement:

Arranged in chronological order.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Childs, Nickerson & Co. (Athens, Ga.) records, ms83, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.