The Dodge Family Papers collection consists of materials related to the Dodge family and their various business and personal concerns. The contents of the collection include a variety of materials, including personal papers, historical memorabilia, objects, ledgers, albums, patents, and Safety Buggy Company records.
Box 1
Legal papers, Richard K. Dodge (1914-1996) & Nancy Howle Dodge (1918-2003)
Box 2
Papers of Byron G. Dodge
Box 3
Box 4
Papers of Byron G. Dodge & Arthur B. Dodge, Sr.
Box 5
Papers of the Dodge Cork Company
Box 6
Box 7
Objects Produced by and for the Dodge Cork Company
Box 8
Plaque and Account Books, G.W. Dodge & Sons, Byron G. Dodge
Box 9
Account Books and Ledgers: The Safety Buggy Company and Dodge Cork Company
Bill of Sale Transferring Ownership of The Safety Buggy Company of Lancaster to Byron G. Dodge for $60,000
Description
Bill of Sale transferring ownership of The Safety Buggy Company of Lancaster to Byron G. Dodge in consideration of the sum of $60,000. Includes goods and chattels, buggies, carriages, vehicle parts, and machinery. Dated September 15, 1899.
Witnessed by President A.G. Reinoehl, President and Leon G. Dodge, Secretary.
G.W. Dodge & Son was founded in Berlin, New York in 1871 and relocated to Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1876. In 1885, G.W. Dodge's eldest son, Byron G. Dodge, became president of the company. The company eventually merged with the Lancaster Cork Works and the American Cork Company and by 1895 was known as the Lancaster Cork Company. The company combined with several other cork companies in 1895 (including Armstrong) and became the site of the Closure Plant for the Armstrong Cork Company.
Check issued in duplicate drawn on the London & South Western Bank, Limited in the amount of $148.68 payable to The Safety Buggy Company for the account of J. Kennedy Tod & Co., New York.
Reverse of check is stamped Lancaster Trust Co., The Safety Buggy Co., B. G. Dodge, Prop.
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Credit
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Envelope that contained the will of Nancy Howle Dodge
Description
Envelope marked "Last Will and Testament of Nancy Howle Dodge; Appel, Ranck & Ranck, Attorneys at Law, Duke and Chestnut Streets, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 17602."
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Credit
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Square box containing six pieces of standard cork tile. Lid of box is green with "SG/Standard/Cork" and "dodge/CORK TILE" in center. "The Pioneer in Cork Since 1869" at top. "Shading May Vary from Sample" at bottom. Each piece stamped with size, color code, and number on reverse.
Rrectangular box divided into two sections. One section contains six pieces of standard cork tile. Each piece stamped with size, color code, and number on reverse. Bound together with ball chain. Second section contains twelve pieces of "Siboney" vinyl tile. Each piece stamped with size, color code, and number on reverse, faded and difficult to read. Bound together with ball chain. One half of box lid is green with "SG/Standard/Cork" and "dodge/CORK TILE" in center. "The Pioneer in Cork Since 1869" at top. "Shading May Vary from Sample" at bottom. Other half of box is white, blue, and gray with "New" at top, "SIBONEY" and "dodge/VINYL TILE" in center. "The Pioneer in Cork Since 1869" and "Shading May Vary from Sample" at bottom.
Dodge Cork Company Fine Agglomerate Cork Samples, Portugal
Description
Rrectangular container with heavy paper front and back cover containing 17 cork samples. Each sample marked with a white tag with a series of letters and numbers, lower right corner. Front cover reads "dc/FINE AGGLOMERATE CORK/MANUFACTURED BY SOCIEDADE DODGE CORTICEIRA, LDA./BRAAMCAMP - BARREIRO, PORTUGAL.
Dodge Cork Company Composition Cork in Rolls Samples, Portugal
Description
Rrectangular container with heavy paper front and back cover containing 8 thin and 4 thick cork samples. Each sample marked with a white tag with a series of letters and numbers, lower right corner. Front cover reads "dc/COMPOSITION CORK IN ROLLS/MANUFACTURED BY SOCIEDADE DODGE CORTICEIRA, LDA./BRAAMCAMP - BARREIRO, PORTUGAL.
Dodge Cork Company Decorative Composition Cork Rolls and Sheets Samples, Portugal
Description
Rrectangular container with heavy paper front and back cover containing 13 cork samples. Each sample marked with a white tag with a series of letters and numbers, lower right corner. Front cover reads "dc/DECORATIVE COMPOSITION CORK IN ROLLS AND SHEETS /MANUFACTURED BY SOCIEDADE DODGE CORTICEIRA, LDA./BRAAMCAMP - BARREIRO, PORTUGAL.
