1904 Penn State College Letter G.C. Watson Telephone Stock Clyde NY Ephemera
$ 8.45
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1904 Penn State College Letter G.C. Watson Telephone Stock Clyde NY Ephemera. Discover a fascinating piece of early 20th-century history with this original letter from G.C. Watson, Professor of Agriculture at The Pennsylvania State College. Discover a fascinating piece of early 20th-century history with this original letter from G.C. Watson, Professor of Agriculture at The Pennsylvania State College. Dated October 28, 1904, this correspondence is addressed to Mr. C. A. Lux in Clyde, New York, discussing business matters related to "little telephone stock." The letter reveals Watson's possession of seventeen shares and his desire to understand their value and Mr. Wendel's involvement, offering a glimpse into personal financial dealings and the burgeoning telephone industry of the era. This historical document features the distinctive letterhead of The Pennsylvania State College, School of Agriculture, noting G.C. Watson as Professor and Thos. I. Mairs as Assistant Professor of Animal Industry. The content provides a unique insight into the daily lives and concerns of academics and investors in the early 1900s, connecting prominent educational institutions with the growth of communication technologies. A compelling item for collectors of early Americana, Penn State memorabilia, telephone history, or anyone interested in the social and economic fabric of the United States at the turn of the century.
