Indiana Flour and Feed Company records

Collection

Identifier: MSS-143

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection includes articles of incorporation and board of directors minutes for the Indiana Flour and Feed Company from 1918-1952.

Dates

Creation: 1918-1952

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Archives and Special Collections, Ball State University Libraries, Muncie, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Archives and Special Collections.

Administrative History

The Indiana Flour and Feed Company was founded in 1918 by Charles W. Gammon, Flem VanMeter, William VanMeter, and Herman Burns. The company was involved in wholesale and retail distribution of flour, feed, grains, seeds, and other related commodities. Originally located in Jasonville, Indiana, the company relocated to Marion in 1919. In 1924, the company decided to move its headquarters to Muncie. The location of the Muncie office was at 712 S. Liberty Street. The company lasted until 1952, when after suffering financial losses, the company was dissolved.

Extent

0.2 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection is arranged chronologically.

Custodial History

This collection was received by Archives and Special Collections as a donation..

Accruals

No further additions are expected.

Processing Information

Collection processing completed 1996/04/24 by M. Seelinger. Finding aid created 1996/04/24 by M. Seelinger. EAD finding aid created 2009/10/13 by Maren L. Read.