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Ricketts, John Thomas, 1805-1863

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: October 10, 1805 - November 26, 1863

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

John Thomas Ricketts Papers (MS071)

 Collection
Identifier: MS071
Content Description This collection has three series: the papers of JT Ricketts, of Norris Cummings and of Helen Cummings. The Ricketts series makes up the bulk of the collection. Its main focus is on Ricketts' business records, but some personal documents are included. The business records contain financial, legal and administrative materials. They trace the rise of T. Wattson & Sons from a small bakery into an industrial "steam" bakery that supplied organizations such as the US Navy with packaged bread...
Dates: 1787-1904