Finding Aid to the S. H. Franklin, Inc. Collection
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JONES MEMORIAL LIBRARY
2311 MEMORIAL AVENUE
LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA 24501
(434) 846-0501
S.H. FRANKLIN, INC. COLLECTION
Collection includes business and personal correspondence, court records, photographs,
stock certificates, and miscellaneous items relating to S.H. Franklin, Inc.
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1-14
“Dearest Dad” from Corinne (?) – “Dearest Pop” from Emma
“Dear Father” from Jack
“Dear Whick” (1893-1937)
Business correspondence (1889-1991 & undated)
Deeds (Buena Vista & Goshen, Va.)
Certificate of Incorporation (1930)
Financial statements (1924, 1926, 1938, 1942)
Miscellaneous account books
Miscellaneous business items (1890-1909)
Miscellaneous business items (1900-1919)
Miscellaneous business items (no date)
Newspaper clippings & Commencement brochure
Photographs
Stock certificates
Miscellaneous advertising items ((Hobbs hats)
S.H. FRANKLIN, INC.
In 1888, S.H. Franklin established the firm of Franklin, Schenk and Co., specializing in
men’s clothing in Lynchburg, Va. In 1892, S.H. Franklin was partners with Frank W. Flood, in
the firm of Franklin and Flood, clothiers, at 1006 Main St. In 1894, Franklin was partnered with
Lilleous H. Gilliam at the same address. In 1897, S.H. Franklin was established at 921 Main St.
where it continued until around 1900 with a move to its final location at 923 Main St. On Oct. 4,
1930, the firm was incorporated as S.H. Franklin, Inc., with John R. Franklin as President,
Corinne R. Franklin, Vice-President, and J.V. Miller, Secretary-Treasurer. The firm continued
until about 1986.
SAMUEL HOWELL FRANKLIN (1864-1942)
Samuel Howell Franklin was born 21 July 1864, in Pamplin, Appomattox Co., Virginia,
the son of John R. Franklin and Martha Watson. According to some sources, he was educated in
Lynchburg and worked in the tobacco business following completion of his education. By 1888
he established himself as a merchant in Lynchburg, dealing with men’s clothing. He married
Corinne Roach around 1893, probably in Texas, the daughter of John White Roach and Emma
Chambers. S.H. Franklin died 12 March 1942 and buried in Franklin/Thornton Cemetery in
Pamplin, Va.
MS1366
2311 MEMORIAL AVENUE
LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA 24501
(434) 846-0501
S.H. FRANKLIN, INC. COLLECTION
Collection includes business and personal correspondence, court records, photographs,
stock certificates, and miscellaneous items relating to S.H. Franklin, Inc.
BOX 1
1-1
1-2
1-3
1-4
1-5
1-6
1-7
1-8
1-9
1-10
1-11
1-12
1-13
1-14
“Dearest Dad” from Corinne (?) – “Dearest Pop” from Emma
“Dear Father” from Jack
“Dear Whick” (1893-1937)
Business correspondence (1889-1991 & undated)
Deeds (Buena Vista & Goshen, Va.)
Certificate of Incorporation (1930)
Financial statements (1924, 1926, 1938, 1942)
Miscellaneous account books
Miscellaneous business items (1890-1909)
Miscellaneous business items (1900-1919)
Miscellaneous business items (no date)
Newspaper clippings & Commencement brochure
Photographs
Stock certificates
Miscellaneous advertising items ((Hobbs hats)
S.H. FRANKLIN, INC.
In 1888, S.H. Franklin established the firm of Franklin, Schenk and Co., specializing in
men’s clothing in Lynchburg, Va. In 1892, S.H. Franklin was partners with Frank W. Flood, in
the firm of Franklin and Flood, clothiers, at 1006 Main St. In 1894, Franklin was partnered with
Lilleous H. Gilliam at the same address. In 1897, S.H. Franklin was established at 921 Main St.
where it continued until around 1900 with a move to its final location at 923 Main St. On Oct. 4,
1930, the firm was incorporated as S.H. Franklin, Inc., with John R. Franklin as President,
Corinne R. Franklin, Vice-President, and J.V. Miller, Secretary-Treasurer. The firm continued
until about 1986.
SAMUEL HOWELL FRANKLIN (1864-1942)
Samuel Howell Franklin was born 21 July 1864, in Pamplin, Appomattox Co., Virginia,
the son of John R. Franklin and Martha Watson. According to some sources, he was educated in
Lynchburg and worked in the tobacco business following completion of his education. By 1888
he established himself as a merchant in Lynchburg, dealing with men’s clothing. He married
Corinne Roach around 1893, probably in Texas, the daughter of John White Roach and Emma
Chambers. S.H. Franklin died 12 March 1942 and buried in Franklin/Thornton Cemetery in
Pamplin, Va.
MS1366
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Title
Finding Aid to the S. H. Franklin, Inc. Collection
Subject
Finding aids
S.H. Franklin, Inc. (Lynchburg, Va.)
Description
Finding aid to the S.H. Franklin, Inc. collection held at Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg, Virginia. The collection includes correspondence, records, photographs, and certificates related to S.H. Franklin, Inc., a men's clothing company established in 1888 in Lynchburg.
Creator
George M. Jones Memorial Library (Lynchburg, Va.)
Publisher
George M. Jones Memorial Library (Lynchburg, Va.)
Date
2023
Rights
George M. Jones Memorial Library (Lynchburg, Va.)
Format
pdf
Language
English
Identifier
MS1366FA
Collection
Citation
George M. Jones Memorial Library (Lynchburg, Va.), “Finding Aid to the S. H. Franklin, Inc. Collection,” Digital Collections, accessed April 28, 2024, https://digitaljones.omeka.net/items/show/425.