Series 2: Kendall Company Annual Reports, 1955-1971
Scope and Contents
This collection documents the Kendall Company from 1924 through its sale to Colgate Palmolive in 1972, with a few later items. It includes company annual reports (1955-1971) and executive and Board of Directors records and correspondence (primarily 1960-1972). The collection also includes company histories, informational publications, and advertisements as well as records of employee events, information about a number of Kendall mills, and a few samples of the company's products.
There is considerable overlap with the Henry P. Kendall Papers [MA.00370-d] and with the John P. Kendall Papers [MA.00370-f]. John P. Kendall served in the company’s senior management and on its board of directors.
Dates
- 1955-1971
Conditions Governing Access
In general, there is no restriction on access to the collection for research use. Particularly fragile items may be restricted.
Extent
From the Collection: 15 boxes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
- Annual reports Subject Source: Library Of Congress Genre/Form Terms
Creator
- From the Collection: Kendall, John Plimpton, 1928- (AC 1951) (Person)
- From the Collection: Kendall Company (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Amherst College Archives and Special Collections Repository
Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Robert Frost Library
61 Quadrangle Drive
Amherst MA 01002-5000
(413) 542-2299
archives@amherst.edu