Barton H. Jenks Papers
Date: 1827-1909
Collection Abstract: Barton H. Jenks (1826?-1897) was an inventor and owner of the Bridesburg Manufacturing Company, a leading cotton textile machine builder. The papers consist of fragments handed down in the Jenks family pertaining to business, real estate holdings, and patents pertaining to Jenks's inventions.
Collection Size: 1.25 linear feet
Access: The collection is open for research. A finding aid with a detailed description about the contents of this collection is available online.
Accession number: 1852
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