01067.xml The Anderson Shop, Inc. (Minneapolis, Minn.): An Inventory of Its Records at the Minnesota Historical Society Finding aid prepared by ?David B. Peterson Minnesota Historical Society
St. Paul, MN.

Manuscripts Collection

 Finding aid encoded by David B. Peterson August 2012 Finding aid written in English. OVERVIEW Minnesota Historical Society The Anderson Shop, Inc. (Minneapolis, Minn.). Company records. 1879-1997 (bulk 1937-1990). Materials in English. Business and financial records, photographs, employee information, clippings, correspondence, and scrapbooks of The Anderson Shop (formerly Alex Anderson & Son, Inc.), a family-owned retail business firm established in Des Moines, Iowa in 1879 specializing in fine china and glassware, antiques, linens, and similar high-end goods. 3.25 cubic feet (4 boxes) See Detailed Description for shelf locations. HISTORICAL NOTE

The Anderson Shop was established in 1879 in Des Moines, Iowa, by Alex Anderson under the name Alex Anderson and Son, Inc. By 1900 the business had relocated to 614 Nicollet Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, and in the early 1920s it moved to the 900 block of Nicollet. In 1937 it held a grand opening at 912 Nicollet. Around 1953 the name of the company was changed to The Anderson Shop, Inc. The firm later added stores in Southdale Shopping Center (Edina, Minn.), and in Wayzata, Minnesota. The business sometimes called itself Anderson's China Shop, and was advertised as featuring fine china, crystal, antiques, linens, furniture, silver, lamps, and gift items. The Southdale store closed in 1978, followed by the downtown location. The Wayzata store closed in 1997.

CATALOG HEADINGS

This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the Minnesota Historical Society. Researchers desiring materials about related topics should search the catalog using these headings.

Topics: Antiques. Business enterprises -- Iowa -- Des Moines. Business enterprises -- Minnesota -- Minneapolis. Crystal glass. Family-owned business enterprises -- Iowa -- Des Moines. Family-owned business enterprises -- Minnesota -- Minneapolis. Household linens. Retail trade -- Minnesota -- Minneapolis. Tableware. Persons: Anderson family. Organizations: Alex Anderson & Son, Inc. Document Types: Photographs. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Preferred Citation:

[Indicate the cited item and/or series here]. The Anderson Shop, Inc. (Minneapolis, Minn.). Records. Minnesota Historical Society.

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Accession Information:

Accession number: 16,671

 Processing Information:

Processed by: David B. Peterson, August 2012

Catalog ID number: 007553854

 DETAILED DESCRIPTION 147.C.18.4F1Corporate records and documents: Corporate minute books, 1940-1997. 3 folders. Record books, bridal registry,1920-1940. 5 folders.

Include patron's names, dish patterns, and purchases.

Certificate of business name, August 1931. Business agreements, 1928-1941.

These agreements document partnerships and organizational decisions.

Company stock: Certificates1928, 1940-1956. 2 folders. Purchase agreements and related documentation, 1965-1993. Inventories, 1945, 1988-1994. 2 folders. Financial records: Correspondence regarding finances, 1936-1977. 123.J.4.6F-12Ledger, 1916. Trial Balances, 1933-1946. Daily statement of business, 1943-1944. 1 volume.

[0.25 cubic feet empty, half-height]

 147.C.18.4F1Bond notes and records, 1943-1984. Beat Yesterday (daily sales totals), 1949-1996. 2 folders. 123.J.4.6F-12Accounts receivable/payable, 1958-1980. Balance sheets, 1969-1989. Expense statements, 1980-1989.

[0.25 cubic feet empty, half-height]

 147.C.18.4F1Financial Reports, 1879-1990. 32 folders.

Include oldest store (Des Moines) record book, ledger statements, closing and adjusting balances, financial statements, balance sheets, merchandise analysis, operating statements, operating expenses, accountant review reports, report of operations and financial position, MOR and FOR (merchandise on order) reports, TASF, trial balances, general ledgers, balance sheets, chart of accounts, income statements, and unaudited financial statements.

147.C.18.5B3Income taxes, 1917-1997. 14 folders. Clippings, 1937-1994. 2 folders. Correspondence, 1935-1981. Downtown Council of Minneapolis Retail Division Board, 1969-1970. Employee related materials: Board of directors meeting regarding salaries, 1959-1962. Contracts and related documents and information, 1940-1965. 2 folders. Correspondence, 1956-1980. Employee listings, 1957-1987. Job descriptions and duties, 1959-1960. Herman Anderson: Correspondence regarding death, April 1945. Estate files, 1930-1949. Photographs, 1937-1969. 2 folders. Special pieces, 1976-1979.

The Minnesota Jug, the Minnesota Plate, and other pieces created for the store.

 Stores: Floor plans.undated. Nicollet Avenue, 1937-1988. 2 folders.

Includes store opening list, photographs, leases, and other documentation.

Southdale, 1955-1978. 2 folders.

Includes photographs, store opening and closing announcements, lease agreements, and other documentation.

 Wayzata, 1941-1994.

Includes lease and other documentation.

 Union issues: Working agreement, 1937-1939. Election and results, 1957. 123.J.4.6F-24Scrapbooks, 1946-1994. 2 folders and 2 volumes.

Include clippings of store advertisements and some photographs.