Thomas Mifflin Perry Papers, 1795-1831
Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- This collection contains letters and legal documents relating to Thomas Mifflin Perry and his general store.
- Extent:
- .25 linear feet
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Thomas Mifflin Perry Papers contain business correspondence related to Thomas M. Perry’s general store, as well as other business-related documents, 1795-1831.
- Biographical / historical:
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Thomas Mifflin Perry (1777-1836) came to the Village of Newtown (now Elmira, New York) in 1793 at age 16 and established a general store at the foot of what is now High Street. He was initially in a partnership with Matthias Hollenbeck of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, who was also his supplier. Around 1800, he dissolved that partnership and went into business with his older brother Benjamin Perry, also of Wilkes-Barre. By 1812, he was also partnered with Guy Maxwell of Elmira. In 1798, he married Elizabeth Konkle and the couple had seven children.
- Acquisition information:
- The items in this collection were donated to the Booth Library by Thomas W. Perry in 2002.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
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Small business
General stores - Names:
- Perry, Thomas M.
Hollenbeck, Matthias - Places:
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Elmira (N.Y.)
Wilkes-Barre (Pa. : Township)
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The Chemung County Historical Society's research library and archives are open to the public from 1pm to 5pm, Monday through Friday. There is a $5 fee for non-members.
- Location of this collection:
- Contact:
- (607) 734-4167cchs@chemungvalleymuseum.org