J. Haas & Son company papers

Collection

Identifier: D.477

Staff Only

Biographical/Historical note

John Haas was born in 1821 in Alsace-Lorraine, France and immigrated to the United States, where he subsequently worked as a men’s boot and shoe maker. John married Margaret Ernwein (b. 1831) and together they had two children, Alfred John Haas (b. 1857) and Carrie Haas (b. 1866). The J. Haas & Son shop was located on the corner of 22 Front St. and Exchange Place in Rochester, New York. After John Haas's death in ca. 1896, his son, Alfred continued the business.

Scope and Contents

The J. Haas & Son Company Papers includes mortgage and lease papers, customer invoices, business correspondence and account books. The collection's date range spans 1876-1912.

Creator

J. Haas & Son (Organization)
Haas, John, 1821-approximately 1896 (Person)
Haas, Alfred John, 1857- (Person)

Dates

Creation: circa 1876-1913

Language of Materials

English

Extent

1.0 linear feet (1 box and 1 volume)

Access

The J. Haas and Son Company Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.

Use

Reproductions are made upon request but can be subject to restrictions. Permission to publish materials from the collection must currently be requested. Please note that some materials may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the researcher's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections. For more information contact rarebks@library.rochester.edu

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], J. Haas and Son Company Papers, D.477, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester