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Lawrence Van Tine account book

 Collection
Identifier: c-00318

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of an account book kept by Lawrence Van Tine, a furniture dealer in Eaton Rapids, Michigan. The account book, a daybook, records daily sales of furniture between January 1871 and February 1872. The entries list purchaser, item sold, and price. Van Tine apparently made some furniture to order as well as selling manufactured pieces.

Dates

  • Creation: 1871 - 1872

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.

Biographical Note

Lawrence Van Tine was born circa 1843 in Tecumseh, Michigan. He briefly lived in Eaton Rapids before returning to Tecumseh.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (, 1 volume on shelf)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Gift of Clara Waldron, 1968-06-20. Transferred by Michigan State University Museum.

Legal Status

Copyright: Michigan State University. Property Rights: Michigan State University.

Source

Genre / Form

Geographic

Topical

Title
Lawrence Van Tine Account Book
Status
4 Published And Cataloged
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

Contact:
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East Lansing MI 48824 US
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