Dayton (Ohio) -- Commerce
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Focke Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-394
Abstract
William Focke and his wife, Bernadine, founded their family meat business, William Focke Son's Company, in 1875 in Dayton, Ohio. The collection contains two folders documenting the Focke family. The collection also documents the family meat packing business through advertisements, patents and agreements, correspondence, price lists, and a scrapbook.
Dates:
1913-1971; Majority of material found within 1913-1959
Found in:
Special Collections
Rike's Historical Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-189
Abstract
Consists of files kept by the Rike-Kumler Department Store to use as a resource for advertisements and anniversary celebrations. Includes photographs of Rike's stores, window displays, and promotional events, as well as various company publications, audio recordings of both Frederick Rike and David Rike, press releases, executive biographies, and advertisements.
Dates:
1858-1989; Majority of material found within 1920-1980
Found in:
Special Collections
