Record Details
Guide to the Libby, McNeill & Libby Records 1916-1960
Archives West
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | Guide to the Libby, McNeill & Libby Records 1916-1960 |
| Subject | Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington); Fishing and Canning; Ships and Shipping; Alaska |
| Description | Crew lists, financial records, insurance records, price lists and photographs of Alaska fish cannery; The company Libby, McNeill & Libby was founded in 1869 by Arthur Libby, Archibald McNeill, and Charles Libby in Chicago, Illinois. The company's pyramid-shaped metal containers proved popular and by the 1880s it sold several million dollars of canned meat per year. Around 1906, the company expanded into canning fruit and vegetables in California, Florida, and Hawaii. The... |
| Publisher | Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries |
| Date | 1916/1960 |
| Rights |
No restrictions on access.; Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details. |
| Type | Collection collection |
| Identifier | http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv67791 |
| Language | eng |
| Format |
0.37 cubic feet (1 box) |
| Coverage | 1916-1960 |
