Booth, Richardson & Co. account book
Collection DescriptionHistorical NoteBooth, Richardson & Co., general store in Watkinsville, Clarke County, Georgia owned by Thomas Booth and Olando Richardson. Scope and ContentAn account book for the general store Booth, Richardson & Co. in Watkinsville, Georgia, from December 27, 1855-August 4, 1856. Entries contain the customer's name, items purchased, and price. Items purchased include food staples, household items, and clothing. A few entries pertain to charges for hauling cotton or other services. Organization and ArrangementThe account book entries are arranged in chronological order, then by customer's name. Administrative InformationPreferred CitationBooth, Richardson & Co. account book, ms100, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries. Immediate Source of AcquisitionDonated by Frank Ashford in 1960 Related Materials and SubjectsSubject Terms |
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University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-1641