The Chicago Live Stock Exchange Certificate of Membership
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Early 20th century membership certificate for the Chicago Live Stock Exchange.
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Description
This (cancelled) certificate of membership, number 1,679, was addressed to Mr. William Maley and represented his position as a member of the Chicago Live Stock Exchange as of April 16th, 1901. A record of transfer on the verso notes that the membership was sold to Mr. Henry Metcalfe.
The Chicago Live Stock Exchange was incorporated on March 13, 1884, to regulate livestock trading at the Union Stock Yards. The organization was supported by assessments on its membership, which was briefly mentioned in the fine print of the certificate. Printed in Chicago by P.F. Pettibone & Company.
Map Details
Publication Date: 1901
Author: P.F. Pettibone & Co.
Sheet Width (in): 11.7
Sheet Height (in): 8.75
Condition: B+
Condition Description: Worn and toned along the outer edges, confined to the margins, and discoloration along former fold lines. Chipped and soiled corners. Cancelled written in old manuscript ink across the top, with further text and manuscript annotations on the verso.
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