The Charles F. Seabrook Manuscript Collection

Collection

Identifier: SCM 214

Staff Only

Scope and Content

This collection consists of printed and video items about Mr. Seabrook, his farm, his family, and the New Jersey town named for him. Princeton Seminary established the C.F. Seabrook Director of Music and Lecturer in Church Music position in his honor.

Dates

1994 - 1995

Language of Materials

English

Access:

There are no special restrictions to the access of this collection. It may be examined by library patrons under the normal rules and conditions of Special Collections.

Preferred Citation

The following is the acceptable citation for publication: The Charles F. Seabrook Manuscript Collection. Special Collections, Princeton Theological Seminary Library.

Chronology

1881
: Born
1911-1912
: Bought his father's farm in Bridgeton, New Jersey
1924
: Files for bankruptcy
1930
: Begins quick freezing vegetables for General Foods
1943
: Seabrook Farms begins selling its own brand of frozen food.
1964
: Died

Biographical Information

Mr. Charles F. Seabrook (1881-1964) was a pioneer in the "quick-frozen" food business. He has been called the "Henry Ford of Agriculture." Soon after taking control of the family farm in Bridgeton, New Jersey, Seabrook worked with Clarence Birdseye to develop a technique which made them the leading frozen food venture in the world.

Mr. Seabrook, a dedicated Presbyterian layman, used his considerable resources to support many institutions which were particularly dear to him, including Princeton Seminary. As a result, the Seminary established the position of C.F. Seabrook Director of Music and Lecturer in Church Music in his honor.

Extent

0.3 Linear Feet (1 Box)

Additional Description

Processing Information:

This collection of materials relating to Charles Seabrook was donated to the Seminary Libraries in May of 1996 by his son, John Seabrook. The collection was organized and the original finding aid was written in May of 1996, by Raymond D. Cannata, under the direction of William O. Harris, Archivist. The finding aid was edited by Sarah Seraphin and Daved Anthony Schmidt in June of 2009.