Abernethy's Store Records

Collection contains account books, advertising, architectural drawings, some photos, an employee manual, correspondence, financial statements, tax returns, and building maintenance correspondence and records that document the activities Abernethy's Store of Burlington, VT, as well as the Abernethy Block building from the 1930s to the 1980s.

The Abernethy's Store Records collection contains records relating to the activities and building of the Abernethy's Store and the Abernethy Block building from 1848 to 1982 with the bulk of the material falling between 1940 and 1982. There are business records that include ledgers, financial records, and personnel records; newspaper advertisements, catalogs, and store-sponsored events; building and floor plans and correspondence relating to the property; and miscellaneous materials including correspondence about the history of the company, portraits of founders, and company letterhead.