Philadelphia Area Archives

Start Over Form Insurance policies

Samuel Corry fire insurance policy, 1787 august 7 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 item (1 page)
Abstract:: A handwritten fire insurance policy completed on an early printed form for the home of Philadelphia resident Samuel Corry. The document includes the signature of Gunning Bedford, a member of the U. S. Continental Congress from the state of Delaware.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Dutilh family business records, 1770-1861 (inclusive) 1780-1810 (bulk)

Extent:: 1 linear foot (2 upright manuscript boxes)
Abstract:: The late-eighteenth and early-nineteenth century business records of Philadelphia merchant Etienne Dutilh and his descendants. The records include ships’ payrolls, bills of lading, bills of exchange, shipping records, and cargo insurance policies.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Alfred G. Baker papers, 1837-1913 (inclusive) 1837-1851 (bulk)

Extent:: 1.3 linear foot (3 boxes) and 1 oversize box
Abstract:: The Alfred G. Baker papers comprise personal correspondence and business records of nineteenth-century Philadelphia businessmen Michael V. Baker and his son Alfred G. Baker, who became a prominent citizen and patron of the arts.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]