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Posted by: Ellen Terrell
This post collects resources intended for anyone interested in understanding their community's business history as part of the America 250 celebrations with particular attention to the Dun & Bradstreet Reference Book we did a webinar on in 2025.
Posted in: Business, Favorites From the Fifth Floor
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
Hardware Dealers' Magazine was originally intended for hardware dealers and features ads and articles targeting store owners. Today it is a useful tool for researching the history of retail and hardware stores and the items they sold at the turn of the 20th century.
Posted in: Business, Favorites From the Fifth Floor
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
In December, with Christmas cards and annual family update letters keeping mail carriers busy, it seems like a good time to look at the envelope.
Posted in: Business
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
In 1876, human hair imports to the United States were valued at $4.5 million in today’s dollars. Where did all this hair come from and what was it used for? We investigate the hair industry and Library of Congress resources relevant to trade data, including our new research guide on international economics and trade.
Posted in: Business
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
As the Library of Congress continues to acquire material, some of the titles from Jefferson’s library that were lost in the 1851 fire have returned to the shelves. This year, the Library acquired one business title and two agricultural titles that were part of Thomas Jefferson’s original collection.
Posted in: Business, Rare Books and Special Collections, Science
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
Looking at an edition of Investment Bankers and Brokers of America opened my eye to New Orleans' past investment community.
Posted in: Business, New Orleans
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
This last post about the Tea and Coffee Trade Journal is all about tea! It includes a wonderful chart looking at both coffee and tea consumption from 1886-1925.
Posted in: Business, Cookbooks and Food, Favorites From the Fifth Floor
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
Learn about 2025 Junior Fellow Abigail Bowers! She is working on Gilded Age entries for the "This Month in Business History” guide.
Posted in: Business, Five Questions
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
Coffee and chocolate are perfect pairing. The Tea and Coffee Trade Journal is trade publication worth exploring for anyone researching the trade of both products.
Posted in: Business, Cookbooks and Food, Favorites From the Fifth Floor