Fisheries -- Erie, Lake

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Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Lay Brothers Fisheries, Inc., records

 Collection
Identifier: GLMS-0094
Abstract

The operation of a Lake Erie fishing company from 1889 to its closing in 1961 is documented in this collection. Financial and legal papers form the largest part of the collection. A drawing series (1894-1960) show plats for company property and plans for company buildings and equipment.

Dates: Creation: 1889-1970

McLean Brothers Fisheries Company records

 Collection
Identifier: GLMS-0077
Abstract This collection documents the activities of the McLean Brothers Fisheries Company, a Canadian Lake Erie fishing company, for the years 1908-1960. Included are 48 Fish Account Books, recording the sale of fish to customers; 31 Day Books, recording daily office expenses; and 6 Wage Books, listing employees and wages earned. Income tax returns, gasoline tax refund information, company correspondence and miscellaneous employee and supply purchase records provide additional insight into the...
Dates: Creation: 1908-1960

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Topical
Fisheries
Geographic
Erie, Lake