Introduction | Agency History | Series Description | Order of Microfilming

Introduction

The records of the Perrysburg Grain and Supply Association, Perrysburg, Ohio, were transferred for microfilming to the Center for Archival Collections, Bowling Green State University, in 1978. The collection consists of seven minute books (1915-1974) and two volumes of stock reports (1952-1978). The stock reports are arranged alphabetically by stockholder.

No restrictions exist on the use of this collection. This finding aid was prepared by Ann Jenks in November 1984.

Agency History

The Perrysburg Grain and Supply Association was founded December 15, 1915 by William Comstock, Henry Limmer, Frank Eckel, Jr., George C. Emmerick, A. J. Witzler, William F. Brossia, and William H. Moses.

There were ninety-four original stockholders purchasing stock at $100.00 a share in the Perrysburg Grain and Seed Company, the first name of the association. The company was formed for the following purposes: to buy, sell, mortgage, pledge and generally to deal and traffic in corn, wheat, oats, rye, barley, hay, straw, livestock, and other products raised and produced on the farm, to buy and sell, to deal and traffic in fertilizer, seeds, cement, and other materials, articles and implements used or necessary on the farm, to buy, own, lease, or otherwise acquire land to erect thereon buildings, structures, and machinery for the purpose of receiving, handling, and delivering grain, livestock, and other farm products and necessaries, and to erect thereon machinery and equipment for the purpose of grinding or chopping feed for livestock, and generally to do all things necessary and incident thereof.

Series Description

PROCEEDINGS

REGULAR MEETING, BOARD AND STOCKHOLDER MINUTES
December 1915-November 1974
Arranged chronologically
Includes bylaws, location and dates of Board and Stockholder meetings, attendance records, motions and agreements, financial reports, and stock values.

REPORTS

STOCK REPORTS
1952-1978
Arranged alphabetically by stockholder
Includes stockholder's name, amount of shares held, amount of dividend and dates of transactions.

Order of Microfilming

Roll 1

1. Minutes of Meeting, Volume 1, December 16, 1915-February 15, 1921
2. Minutes of Meeting, Volume 2, February 19, 1921-February 6, 1934
3. Minutes of Meeting, Volume 3, February 9, 1934-February 27, 1943
4. Minutes of Meeting, Volume 4, March 16, 1943-May 12, 1952
5. Minutes of Meeting, Volume 5, June 17, 1952-December 19, 1961
6. Minutes of Meeting, Volume 6, January 27, 1962-December 15, 1970
7. Minutes of Meeting, Volume 7, January 21, 1971-November 19, 1974
8. Stock Reports, A-B, 1952-1978

Manuscripts by Subject | Agriculture Collections