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Keeseville ledger

 Collection
Identifier: c-00312

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of an account book from a general store in Keeseville, New York. The first part of the book was used as a daybook, recording daily sales or goods such as molasses, cloth, tea and nails. The second part of the book was used as a ledger to keep customers' accounts. The merchant accepted work and goods in payment, as well as cash.

Dates

  • Creation: 1837 - 1884

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (, 1 volume on shelf)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Gift of Mrs. H. J. Flynn, 1960-08-26. Transferred by Michigan State University Museum.

Legal Status

Donor(s) have transferred any applicable copyright to Michigan State University but the collection may contain third-party materials for which copyright was not transferred. Copyright restrictions may apply. Property Rights: Michigan State University.

Title
Keeseville Ledger
Status
4 Published And Cataloged
Date
October 1966
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives and Historical Collections Repository

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