Junk Collector’s Licenses, 1902 - 1938

Item — Container: Bound Volume Shelving, Town Clerk’s Vault

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Licenses, 1902-1938

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Scope and Contents

Junk Collector's Licenses issued by the town selectmen to persons collecting and dealing in junk, old metal, and second hand articles. Include the name of the collector, their town of residence, date of license and license expiration, and license number. The volume is simply labeled 'Collector's Licenses'.

Dates

Creation: 1902 - 1938

Creator

From the Collection: Southborough Select Board (Organization)
From the Collection: Town of Southborough (Organization)
From the Collection: Southborough Town Clerk (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research. Whenever possible, digital surrogates must be consulted in lieu of the original documents to prevent unneccesary handling and mitigate wear. Research is accommodated by appointment only. Please call (508) 485-0710 x 3005 to make an appointment, or send an email to: [email protected]

Extent

1 Volumes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Preservation Actions

This volume underwent conservation treatment in October 2009 at Brown’s River Records Preservation Services in Essex, Vermont (now Kofile Inc.).

Treatment Summary: Book dismantled and binding materials removed. Paper mended with Japanese tissue or Crompton heat set tissue. Paper deacidified using magnesium oxide. Book resewn and bound in Hewit vegetable tanned goatskin and acid-free materials.