This collection contains some of the personal papers of Lincoln S. Conrad. The correspondence pertains to his search for employment in 1929, preceding the stock market crash in October of that year. Although there are some rejection letters, many of the letters invite Mr. Conrad for an interview. The correspondence and enclosed application forms are interesting from the perspective of business history as companies from Philadelphia to Chicago are represented. A copy of a 1933 radio address examines debt, financial policies and legislation during the Great Depression.
Admin/Biographical History
Lincoln S. Conrad was born 9 February 1899, the son of Leonard S. and Lillie A. Conrad. The family apparently resided in Lancaster County during his childhood, but as an adult Lincoln lived in various towns, including Lititz, Lancaster and Wyomissing. In 1930, he and his wife, Ruth, lived in Reading. He was employed as a silk weaver by Stehli Silk Co. in 1918. He furthered his education and career opportunities by enrolling in the International Correspondence Schools of Scranton where he studied salesmanship and subjects related to appliance repair and sales.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Lincoln S. Conrad Papers (MG0479), Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@LancasterHistory.org.
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Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2008.MG0479
Other Numbers
MG-479
Classification
MG0479
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Processed and finding aid prepared by HST, July 2012. Added to database 12 March 2022.
