Catalog of Manuscript Collections

Creator: Miner, Read & Tullock; Samuel Read (d. 1920); Ralph J. MIner (d. 1917) Extent: ca. 400 items Description: Miner, Read & Tullock was a wholesale grocer headquartered in New Haven with branches in other Connecticut towns. The firm underwent a number of name changes after its inception in 1852 as Stout & Yale: Stout, Yale & Co. (1858-1878); Yale and Bryan (1878-1892); Bryan, Miner & Read (1892-1900); Miner, Read & Garrette (1900-1910); and finally after 1920, Miner, Read & Tullock (incorporated 1935). These records contain correspondence, partnership agreements, deeds, railroad leases, financial papers, tax statements, cashbooks, inventories, trademarks, catalog, advertisements, photos, and other materials. Persons represented include early partners Samuel H. Read (d. 1920) and Ralph J. Miner (d. 1917). Research Topics: Local businesses in New Haven in the late 19th and early 20th centuries