Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and Content:
Records of the Buffalo Board of Trade, 1863-1867 and 1880-1937, including membership lists and contracts; records of the Buffalo Merchants' Exchange, 1883-1910, including letters, notices and membership lists; records of the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce, 1903-1951, including minutes, letters, and membership lists; and records of the Buffalo Manufacturers' Club, 1908-1912.
- Biographical / Historical:
The Buffalo Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1844, first as the Buffalo Board of Trade and then, in 1882, incorporating the Buffalo Merchants' Exchange. After 1903 the associations became known collectively as the Chamber of Commerce. In 1910 it absorbed the Manufacturers' Club.
- Acquisition information:
- Buffalo Chamber of Commerce; Statler-Hilton Hotel, Buffalo, NY; gift; 1978/06/22; 78-134
- Processing information:
Inventoried/Arranged; 1978/07/01; Richard Werder. Reprocessed/retroconverted; 1992/03/16; Peter Nelson. Digitized; 2015/11/05; Amy Miller.
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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Researchers wishing to access this collection must apply for a Scholar Pass and present valid photo ID upon arrival to the library.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Written permission required to reproduce and/or publish. Information on use and fees may be obtained from the Director of Library and Archives.
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
- CONTACT:
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716-873-9644 exlibrary@buffalohistory.org