MenuInventory of the John M. W. Hicks Papers, 1919-1940
Abstract
John M. W. Hicks was an elected auditor of the American Tobacco Company in 1898.
The collection contains material concerning the American Tobacco Company and its affiliate, the British-American Tobacco Company; some papers of the R.J. Reynolds Company; and papers concerning the widespread philanthropies of Mr. Hicks as well as information concerning his personal investments.
Descriptive Summary
- Repository
- David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University
- Creator
- Hicks, John M. W.
- Title
- John M. W. Hicks Papers, 1919-1940
- Language of Material
- English
- Extent
- 1.5 Linear Feet, 1,119 Items
- Location
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
Collection Overview
The collection contains material concerning the American Tobacco Company and its affiliate, the British-American Tobacco Company; some papers of the R.J. Reynolds Company; and papers concerning the widespread philanthropies of Mr. Hicks as well as information concerning his personal investments.
Administrative Information
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Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
However, collection may contain materials to which the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibilities and Privacy Rights form applies. Patrons must sign this form before using this collection.
Also, all or portions of this collection may be housed off-site in Duke University's Library Service Center. Consequently, there may be a 24-hour delay in obtaining these materials.
Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library to use this collection.
Use Restrictions
The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to Duke University. For more information, consult the copyright section of the Regulations and Procedures of the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library.
Contents of the Collection
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John M. W. Hicks was an elected auditor of the American Tobacco Company in 1898.
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Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], John M. W. Hicks Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.
Provenance
The John M. W. Hicks Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library as a gift.
Processing Information
Processed by Rubenstein Library staff.
Encoded by Jennifer Snow and Carrie Mills, May 2011
This collection is minimally processed: materials may not have been ordered and described beyond their original condition.
Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and local Style Guide.
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.