A.G. Becker & Co., Inc. Records, 1859-1982

  • IdentificationMidwest MS Becker
  • TitleA.G. Becker & Co., Inc. Records, 1859-1982 Midwest.MS.Becker
  • PublisherThe Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts
  • RepositoryThe Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts
  • Physical Description27.0 linear feet (21 boxes and 1 volume)
  • Date
    • Bulk, 1880-1982
    • 1859-1982
  • AbstractRecords of A.G. Becker & Co., an early Chicago investment firm founded by Abraham Becker following the failure of Hermann Schaffner & Co. during the Panic of 1893. Includes early firm records and recollections collected from employees, Abraham Becker's repayment records (to Schaffner depositors), annual reports, Becker Bulletin/Briefs (1959-1982), photographs, advertising and marketing materials, personnel files, World War II letters of employees in military service, etc.
  • Location1 51 3-4
  • OriginationA. G. Becker & Co..

This collection is unprocessed, and is available by appointment only.

  • Names
    • Becker, Abraham G.
    • Judy, Paul R.
  • Subject
    • Banks and banking -- Illinois -- Chicago
    • Business
    • Chicago