J.B. Carlton ledger, 1869-1870

Summary

Creator:

Carlton, Joseph Barnett, 1822-1881

Date:

1869-1870

Extent:

1 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

J.B. Carlton ledger, ms3284, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of the accounts ledger of Dr. J. B. Carlton for his medical practice in Athens, Georgia from 1869-1870. Entries include name of patient, reason for visit, medicine dispensed, and price. Some entries include name of the treated and payment with such items as wood or a cow. The ledger includes a name index for each year with designations beside names if the person was a student, factory worker, or lived outside Athens.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Medical records -- Georgia.
Medical care, Cost of -- Georgia -- Athens.
Medical records.

Preferred citation:

J.B. Carlton ledger, ms3284, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.