John V. Upington and Brothers Carriage Company records
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- John V. Upington and Brothers Carriage Company records
- Date
- 1872-1891
- Extent
- 0.36 Cubic feet
- Subjects
- Business records--Kentucky--Lexington.
- Carriage industry--Kentucky.
- Transportation--Kentucky--History--19th century.
- Arrangement
- Collection is arranged chronologically.
- Preferred Citation
- 62M101: [identification of item], John V. Upington and Brothers Carriage Company records, 1872-1891, University of Kentucky Special Collections.
- Repository
- University of Kentucky
Collection Overview
- Biography / History
- The John V. Upington and Brothers Carriage Company was located on East Short Street in Lexington, Kentucky, in the 1800s.
- Scope and Content
- The John V. Upington and Brothers Carriage Company records consist of two cash books and a letter book dating from 1872-1891. The cash books contain the financial records for the Carriage Company. The cash book from 1872-1879 includes a business card for the Akron Hardware & Stamping Company. The letter book records company business transactions, such as orders, supply lists, and receipts.
Restrictions on Access and Use
- Conditions Governing Access
- Collection is open for researchers by appointment.
- Use Restrictions
- The physical rights to the materials in this collection belong to the University of Kentucky Special Collections.
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The Breckinridge Research Room will be closed starting May 11, 2026, and anticipates re-opening Fall semester 2026 in an alternate location for the duration of the King Library renovation.
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Special Collections Research Center - Closed
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Reproduction requests will still be available during the closure.
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