DescriptionGraduation ceremony at the Spencer's Business College, 160 Market Street, circa 1925. Bushrod H. and Catherine L. Spencer ran the Business College from 1909 to 1941. Mr. B. H. Spencer came to Paterson...
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
DescriptionSpencer Business College, 160 Market Street, main office. The group photograph hanging on the wall shows "The Champion Typists of the World." Photographed March 1918.
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
DescriptionMap showing business section of Plainfield N.J bounded by Church Street and Madison Avenue (east-west) and Brook and North Avenue (north-south).
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
DescriptionPhotograph of Clarence Randolph, former co-owner and business partner of William Reed. Randolph and Reed purchased Shivler's bookstore business in 1892. Albumen print, approximately 8 by 10 inches....
DescriptionA business or calling card for George L. Shivler, Bookseller and Stationer, circa 1890. William Reed first began working for Shivler as a boy and he and Will Randolph would go on to purchase the...
DescriptionSol Stetin speaking at the Big Business Day Rally. Sol Stetin. The American Labor Museum online collection includes historical documents and photos. The objects document the domestic lifestyles,...
DescriptionPhotograph of Abraham Ackerman, original founder in 1848 of the bookstore that would eventually be owned by the Reed family. Circa 1860. Albumen print, approximately 8 by 10 inches. Photographer...
Time PeriodCivil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)