Manuscript Group 453
J. HORACE MCFARLAND COMPANY RECORDS
1880-1912
20 cubic feet
In 1878, nineteen-year-old John Horace McFarland (1859-1948) became the owner
of a small printing press in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. In 1889, he purchased a
larger, more suitable building for his business, which in 1891 was incorporated
as the "J. Horace McFarland Company". It published several national magazines,
some of which were devoted to horticulture and gardening. McFarland developed
clear, concise, and detailed guidelines for his editors and proofreaders to follow.
He wanted to ensure that every product produced by the company was correct and
attractive. McFarland was successful in connecting his interests in horticulture,
photography, and writing into a single enterprise. He was often a contributing
author and photographer for the magazines published by his company. For related
materials relating to J. Horace McFarland see the J. Horace
McFarland Papers (Manuscript 85).
The records include:
Autochrome Plates
Early Deeds of Property
Early Minute Book, 1890-1912
Miscellaneous Files
Miscellaneous Prints
Photographic Prints
Trade Catalogs and Books
As of October 2009, this collection remains unprocessed.
General Files, 1880-1912. (33 cartons, 12 boxed volumes) {#453m.1}
