Harden Hand Grenade Fire Extinguisher Company Records

 Collection
Identifier: NC121

Scope and Contents

The Harden Hand Grenade Fire Extinguisher Company was a Chicago based company which manufactured fire extinguishers (used in the mining industry). Hume Yerington was the agent for Nevada and part of eastern California; Howard H. Gross was Pacific Coast agent. The collection primarily includes letters between Yerington and Gross relating to orders, publicity, and the letting of sub-agencies. Also included are forms, bills, receipts, and an account books.

Dates

  • 1884-1885

Creator

Restrictions

Collection is open for research. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Administrative History

Chicago based company which manufactured fire extinguishers (used in the mining industry). Hume Yerington was agent for Nevada and part of eastern California; Howard H. Gross was Pacific Coast agent.

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet (95 items)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Harden Hand Grenade Fire Extinguisher Company was a Chicago based company which manufactured fire extinguishers (used in the mining industry). Hume Yerington was agent for Nevada and part of eastern California; Howard H. Gross was Pacific Coast agent. Collection contains primarily letters between Yerington and Gross relating to orders, publicity, and the letting of sub-agencies. Also included are forms, bills, receipts, and an account books. Dates range from 1884-1885.

Arrangement

Organized into three series: 1. Correspondence, 1884-1885. 2. Account book, 1884-1885. 3. Miscellaneous forms, bills, receipts, et cetera 1884-1885.

Ownership and Custodial History

Originally part of the records of the Virginia & Truckee Railroad Company.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Gordon A. Sampson in 1952; transferred via the Mackay School of Mines in 1961.

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Correspondence and Records of the Harden Hand Grenade Fire Extinguisher Company
Status
Completed
Author
staff
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department Repository

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