Summary Information
Callaway Fuel Company Records
1868-1947
Local History Manuscript Collection 158
- 0.6 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
- 1 oversize folder
Milwaukee Public Library (Map)
The Callaway Fuel Company was incorporated in 1907 and
existed for over 40 years. Contains three volumes of minutes, correspondence,
audits, and by-laws.
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English
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Biography/History
Founded in 1873 by William Callaway of Portishead, England. Located in Milwaukee,
this company was incorporated under the laws of Wisconsin in 1907 when William’s son
Edward Callaway became president. In 1948, the company was bought and merged with
the Gross Coal & Oil Co. to become Gross-Callaway Fuel Co.
Scope and Content Note
Includes Articles of Incorporation, subscription list, by-laws, minutes of the Board
of Directors, correspondence, minutes of Liquidating Trustees and other documents.
An index can be found at the end of Minutes book 3. The oversize folder is comprised
primarily of audit reports.
Arrangement of the Materials
Subjects are arranged alphabetically and then chronologically within each folder.
Papers placed or affixed between pages of bound Minutes book 1 placed in an
accompanying folder.
Preferred Citation
Callaway Fuel Company Records, 1868-1947, Collection 158. Local History Manuscript
Collections, Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Related Material in the Milwaukee Public Library
Administrative/Restriction Information
There are no access restrictions on the materials. The collection is open to all
in accordance with state law. The public may view Local History Manuscript
Collections by appointment at the Central Library. To request an in-person
appointment, create/login to your Special Collections Account. If you have any questions, please
contact the Archives and Special Collections Department at mplarchives@milwaukee.gov.
The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel,
privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection
(Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).
The collection was donated to the library in May 1958. Originally part of the
Rare Books collection, it was transferred to Local History Manuscripts in
2023.
Processed by Tobias Fudge, 2023.
Contents List
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Oversize Folder
1
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Audit reports, 1915-1947
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Box
1
Folder
1
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Minute book 1, 1868-1929
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Box
2
Folder
1-2
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Minute book 2, 1930-1941
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Box
2
Folder
3
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Minute book 3, 1942- 1947
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