George Peterkin Meade papers
Scope and Contents
Papers consist of a typewritten, autobiographical preface, copies of various articles about Meade, and a complete run of copies of his column, "The Proof Stick," which appeared in the "Sugar Journal."
Dates
- Creation: 1953-1967
Creator
- Meade, George Peterkin (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Available to registered researchers by appointment.
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Conditions Governing Use
Reproduction or use of materials is prohibited without the permission of the City Archives & Special Collections. Please review the Archives' Permission to Publish note.
Biographical / Historical
Meade was an author, chemical engineer, and sugar refinery manager.
Extent
.5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
These papers were originally collected and bound by Benjamin A. Oxnard, vice president of the Great Western Sugar Co., Denver, Colorado, in 1967.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This is a photocopy of the original volume presented by Meade to Mrs. Robert Morris and later donated to the Library by Huey Rainey in July, 1982.
Physical Description
Many of the pages are glued together.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
City Archives & Special Collections
219 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans LA 70112
504-596-2610
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