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Kane family business papers, 1844-1943

 Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, clippings, maps, and financial records relating to core family business activities, including the development of western Pennsylvania, the history of town of Kane, railroad investments, and other businesses. Materials date from between 1844 and 1943.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1844-1943
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers

Kane family manuscripts, letters, and other material, 1815-1874

 Sub-Series — Box: 65
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 11 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains manuscript accounts, letters, notes, speeches, and other materials relating to the Kane family, the development of western Pennsylvania, and Thomas L. Kane's principles. Materials date from between 1815 and 1874.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1815-1874
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Kane family lithographs, clippings, and other material

McKean and Elk Land and Improvement Company records, 1844-1926

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 8 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, maps, notes, financial records, clippings, and other materials relating to the McKean and Elk Land and Improvement Company. Includes information on Thomas L. Kane's work as an agent for the company, progress being made in developing the region, financial concerns of the company, and legal actions surrounding the property. Materials date from between 1844 and 1926.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1844-1926
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Kane family business papers

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  • Names: Kane (Family : Kane, Thomas L. (Thomas Leiper), 1822-1883) X
  • Subject: Real estate development -- Pennsylvania X

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Business enterprises -- Pennsylvania 2
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) 2
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Railroads -- Pennsylvania 2
Kane (Pa.) -- History 1
Manuscripts 1
Speeches, addresses, etc. 1
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McKean and Elk Land and Improvement Company 1
 

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