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title	Lehman Brothers. Records, 1868-1986 (inclusive)
repository	Historical Collections, Baker Library
description	Executive records, personal papers, correspondence, photographs, and mementos comprise a smaller but significant portion of the Lehman Brothers Inc. Collection. These records are of historical interest but are not comprehensive. For the most part, the collection remains organized as it was originally by major Lehman Brothers figures such as Robert Lehman, the Kahn family, the Warburg family, and John Schiff. These papers deal with both business and personal matters, and include newspaper clippings, information about Robert Lehman's art collection, and correspondence among Lehman executives. The collection also includes a selection of papers from Lehman Brothers' clients, showing how they did business. Biographical and Historical Note The investment banking firm Lehman Brothers was founded as a cotton brokerage in Alabama in 1850. Lehman Brothers quickly evolved from a general merchandising business into a commodities brokerage, eventually becoming a merchant banking firm offering sizable securities trading and financial advisory services. In 1977, Lehman Brothers, Inc. merged with Kuhn, Loeb & Company, another noted investment banking firm. The merged company was called Lehman Brothers, Kuhn, Loeb.
extent	204 linear ft. (157 v., 370 boxes)
formats	Business Papers Correspondence Personal Papers Photographs Clippings
access	Appointment necessary to consult collection.
record link	http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HBS.Baker.EAD:bak00042
record source	http://hollis.harvard.edu/
finding aid	Collection finding aid available in the repository and electronically at http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HBS.Baker.EAD:bak00042
acquisition information	Gift of Lehman Brothers, 2002
updated	03/16/2023 10:30:03
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