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Booth, Richardson & Co. account book
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Booth, Richardson & Co. account book | |
| Creator: Booth, Richardson & Co. (Watkinsville, Ga.) | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1855-1856 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 volume(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms100 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Booth, Richardson & Co., general store in Watkinsville, Clarke County, Georgia owned by Thomas Booth and Olando Richardson.
Scope and Content
An 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 Arrangement
The account book entries are arranged in chronological order, then by customer's name.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Booth, Richardson & Co. account book, ms100, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Frank Ashford in 1960