Finding aid for the Justin G. Morris Papers


Repository: Western Reserve Historical Society
Creator: Morris, Justin G.
Title: Justin G. Morris Papers
Dates: 1835-1896
Extent: 0.20 linear feet (1 container)
Abstract: The collection consists of correspondence, account books, land deeds and agreements, receipts, and contracts, relating to Justin G. Morris' activities in the coal business in Steubenville, Ohio.
MS Number MS 2139
Location: closed stacks
Language: The records are in English

Scope and Content

The Justin G. Morris Papers, 1835-1896, consist of correspondence, account books, land deeds and agreements, receipts, and contracts, relating to Morris' activities in the coal business in Steubenville, Ohio.

This collection will be useful to researchers studying the history of Steubenville, Ohio, the coal industry there, and the history of business and entrepreneurship in the nineteenth century.


Statement of Arrangement

The collection is arranged by document type.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Indexing Terms

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.

Subjects:

Coal trade -- Ohio -- Steubenville.
Morris, Justin G.
Steubenville (Ohio) -- Commerce.

Preferred Citation

[Container ___, Folder ___ ] MS 2139 Justin G. Morris Papers, Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland, Ohio

Detailed Description of The Collection

Justin G. Morris Papers 1935-1896

Box Folder
1 1 Agreements, contracts, and receipts 1835-1896
1 2 Journals and account books 1935-1896