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Business Correspondence, 1871 - 1967, bulk: 1918 - 1965

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 2, Series 2, Sub-Series 2

Scope and Contents

The Business Correspondence sub-series contains letters and reports detailing the business dealings and work of Benjamin Miessner and his employees. Individuals and organizations present in the sub-series include but is not limited to Emil J. Simon, Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company, Edward H. Loftin, Charles T. Jacobs, Baldwin Piano Company, Radio Corporation of American, The Rudolph Wurlitzer Company, and Miessner’s employees Victor Mumma and Fred Merrill.

The subjects of the letters include patent searches; attempts by Miessner to patent and license his inventions; the manufacturing and sale of electronic pianos using Miessner’s patents; ordering and repairing parts for use in experiments; and reports from Miessner to his employers and from Miessner’s employees to him on their recent activities.

Dates

  • Creation: 1871 - 1967
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1918 - 1965

Creator

Language of Materials

Letters are primarily in English. German and Spanish are also present.

Access Information

The collection is open for research.

Extent

6.269 Cubic Feet (Three cubic foot boxes, three legal-size full-width manuscript boxes, 38 folders, and 22 flat folders)