Bowen-Jewell & Co. records, 1873-1908

Summary

Creator:
Bowen-Jewell & Co. (Jewell, Ga.)
Date:
1873-1908
Extent:
0.5 Linear Feet 1 box
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Bowen-Jewell & Co. records, ms 2683, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a ledger book of Bowen-Jewell & Co. The ledger lists customers' name, items purchased, and price, from 1873-1875. The collection also includes receipts of items sold to Bowen-Jewell & Co. from 1900-1908, a few business letters addressed to Bowen Jewell & Company, and a wooden receipt holder. Written on the bottom side of the receipt holder: Bowen Jewell & Co., Mayfield, Ga.

Biographical / historical:

In 1883 Bowen-Jewell & Co. was a cotton mill located in Jewell (Hancock and Warren counties, Georgia). Previously known as Jewell's Mill and Jewell, Bodfish and Eldridge.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Bowen-Jewell & Co. records, ms 2683, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.