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Granite Industry collection (Ms. GR01)

Westerly Public Library

Local History and Special Collections
44 Broad Street
Westerly, RI 02891
Tel: 401-596-2877
E-mail: nwright@westerlylibrary.org

Collection Overview

Title: Granite Industry collection
Date range: 1870-1955
Creator: George Ledward & Co., New England Granite Works, Quarry Workers’ International Union
Extent: 26 linear feet
Abstract: The Granite Industry collection is comprised of business records of the George Ledward & Company and the New England Granite Works, two Westerly, R.I. granite companies. In addition the collection contains records from the Quarry Workers’ International Union.
Language of materials: English.
Repository: Westerly Public Library
Collection number: Ms. GR01