Account books
Subject
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Found in 73 Collections and/or Records:
Lyman family papers
Collection
Identifier: 00128
Scope and Contents
The Lyman family papers include correspondence, diaries, property deeds, newspapers, photographs, and other materials for the family of Liberty Lyman and Lucinda Sikes Lyman covering the years 1812-1910.The bulk of the family correspondence consists of letters to Lucinda Lyman from her sons and daughters, as well as letters from friends and relatives in Massachusetts. Especially interesting are the letters of the Lyman sons in California. Many vivid details are given on life in California...
Dates:
1812 - 1910
Madge Ladd collection
Collection
Identifier: c-00389
Scope and Contents
This collection contains farm diaries and accounts (1854-1871) of Josiah W. Bliss who moved from Portage, New York in 1863 to Oakland County, Michigan, and later (1869) to Kent County Michigan. Daily events and expenditures of a Rockford, Kent County farm are noted. One account book (1864) lists buyers and prices for the sale of farm animals and machinery.Also included is an account book (1852-1857) for a general store operated by Marvin Ladd in Milford, Michigan, which has also...
Dates:
1852 - 1918
Madison Kuhn collection
Record Group
Identifier: UA-17.107
Scope and Contents
The Madison Kuhn collection consists of materials accumulated by Kuhn during his tenure as University Historian. This collection, which was drawn from his reference files, constitutes only a small portion of the total documentation which he donated to the Archives. A large number of manuscript materials have been transferred, based on their provenance, to other University Archives collections.
This collection deals largely, but not exclusively, with the history of Michigan State...
Dates:
1827 - 1966
Mary LaSelle collection
Collection
Identifier: UA-10.3.448
Scope and Contents
The collection contains the diary of Edward Lester LaSelle while he was a student at Olivet College and later a teacher in Portland, Michigan, 1880-1881; a farm account book, 1884-1991; minutes of School District No. 4 of Portland Township in Ionia County, 1862-89; Postmaster appointment certificate, 1891 and a Diamond Jubilee Book of First Congregational Church, Portland, Michigan, 1918.
Dates:
1862 - 1918; Majority of material found within 1862 - 1891
Mary True Dooley papers
Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.217
Scope and Contents
The Mary True Dooley papers consist of materials relating to the Andrews and True families. The Andrews materials include correspondence to and from the Elisha Andrews family, deeds, tax materials, financial information, essays, and sermons written by Elisha. Some of the correspondence describes eighteenth century life in New York, the journey to Michigan, and early settler life in Michigan. There are also Anne Amelia Andrew's diary, letters, copied essays and the correspondence of her...
Dates:
1804 - 2002
Maude Nason Powell papers
Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.59
Scope and Contents
The Maude Powell papers consist of correspondence, financial records, scrapbooks, publications, a journal, and legal documents. The bulk of the correspondence relates to life in China between 1917 and 1987, beginning with letters between Maude and Ralph in 1916 as they prepared to go to China. From 1917 to 1927 their letters to friends and relatives back home describe and comment on their life in China as missionaries. Letters between Maude and Ralph during their separations discuss their...
Dates:
1908 - 1987
Michigan State Federation of Women's Clubs papers
Collection
Identifier: 00075
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of records of the Michigan State Federation of Women's Clubs primarily from the administration of Luella Mumford, 1928-1930. Mrs. Mumford (died 1960) was the wife of Eben Mumford, professor of sociology at Michigan State College (now Michigan State University). Luella Mumford served as the 20th president of the MSFWC.Papers include correspondence, accounts, programs from member clubs, minutes, motion picture reviews, resolutions, yearbooks, and reports on...
Dates:
1894 - 1932
Miller Dairy Farms records
Collection
Identifier: 00145
Scope and Contents
The Miller Dairy Farms records of their ice cream enterprise is comprised of 1 general account book from 1900-1904; 28 ice cream order books from 1910-1932; 10 receipt books from 1930-1948; 3 expense journals from 1943-1950; and various other account volumes from 1930-1945. There are receipts from 1902-1949; correspondence from 1910-1949; various financial papers from 1912-1945; and advertisements and customer lists. A 75th anniversary edition of the Miller's Farm News...
Dates:
1900 - 1979
Miller family papers
Collection
Identifier: 00048
Scope and Contents
The bulk of this collection is made up of 16 volumes. The first two volumes are a diary (1880-1883) and an account book (1885-1914) kept by John W. Miller, a farmer in Mendon, St. Joseph County, Michigan. The next 13 volumes are diaries (1911-1923) also kept by John W. Miller.The diaries describe daily farm life. Frequent reference is made to prayer meetings and tell of events in Kalamazoo and St. Joseph Counties. At the back of each volume is a record of income and expenses for...
Dates:
1880 - 1923
Miller Ice Cream collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 844
Scope and Contents
The Miller Ice Cream Collection traces the evolution of Miller Dairy Farms, located in Eaton Rapids, Michigan. Contained within two boxes encompassing the years 1964 to 2007, this collection offers a comprehensive narrative. It includes an almost uninterrupted series of the Sundae School Newsletter, articles documenting the triumphs of Miller Dairy Farms, as well as training materials for the ice cream stores, such as the Original Award-Winning Presidential Ice Cream Sundae Poll....
Dates:
1964-2007