JOHN M. NASH:

An Inventory of His Research Papers at the Minnesota Historical Society

Manuscripts Collection

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Creator: Nash, John M., compiler.
Title:Research papers regarding the Nash Finch Company.
Dates:1885-2014.
Language:Materials in English.
Abstract:Research papers regarding the wholesale grocer and food distributor Nash Finch Company, which were compiled by John M. Nash, a descendant of the original founding Nash family. The records include multiple histories (1885-2014) compiled and written by Nash, which cover the company's origins, the evolution of the company and its subsidiaries, and its expansion in the United States and Canada.
Quantity:1 cubic foot (1 box).
Location: See Detailed Description for shelf locations.

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Availability:

The collection is open for research use.

Preferred Citation:

[Indicate the cited item and/or series here]. John M. Nash. Research Papers Regarding The Nash Finch Company. Minnesota Historical Society.

See the Chicago Manual of Style for additional examples.

Accession Information:

Accession number: 17,849

Processing Information:

Processed by: Leif Kopietz, August 2021

Catalog ID number: 9989800439904294


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DETAILED DESCRIPTION

LocationBox
101.G.4.9B1Nash Finch employee meetings, 1940-1970.
Nash Brothers, Nash Finch Company, Midwest warehouse histories, 1885-2000: Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, researched and written by John M. Nash, 2001-2004.
Nash Brothers, Nash Finch Company, Midwest warehouse histories, 1885-2000: Oklahoma, South Dakota, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, researched and written by John M. Nash, 2001-2004.
Nash Brothers, Nash Finch Company, Midwest warehouse histories, 1885-2000: Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, researched and written by John M. Nash, 2001-2004.
Fred P. Nash, Willis K. Nash, Nash Brothers, Nash Company, Nash Finch Company offices, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1909-2000.
The History of labels: Nash Brothers, Nash's Coffee, Nash Finch Company, 1885-2000. 2 folders.
Nash businesses in Montana
Nash-Simington Limited, the Nash businesses in Canada, 1907-1932.
Nash letterheads, 1887-2000.
Nash Brothers Trading Company, 2009.
Nash Company, distribution centers in the Southeast region of the United States, 1985-2000.
Nash Finch Company and Nash Coffee Company vehicle histories, 1921-2001.
Nash Finch private label history: Our Family, Our Family Pride, Golden Valley, No-Vary products, 2009.
Nash Finch Company, the Great Lakes region, 1996-2005.
Nash Finch Company, Military Division, 1992-2014.
Nash-De Camp history: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Texas, Washington, 1916-1999. 2 folders.

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Company records for the Nash Finch Company are available at the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.

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This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the Minnesota Historical Society. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these headings.

Topics:
Advertising -- Farm produce.
Advertising -- Food.
Distributors (Commerce) -- United States.
Grocery trade -- United States.
Persons:
Nash family.
Finch, Harry.
Nash, Edgar, author.
Nash, Fred P., author.
Nash, Willis K., author.
Organizations:
Nash Brothers Trading Company, author.
Nash Coffee Company, author.
Nash De Camp Company.
Nash Finch Company (Saint Louis Park, Minn.), author.
Spartan Stores, Inc.
Nash Simington Company.
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
Document Types:
Letterheads.
Photographs.

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