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William S. Stokes daybook

William S. Stokes daybook

Descriptive Summary

Title: William S. Stokes daybook
Creator: Stokes, William S.
Inclusive Dates: 1818
Language(s): English
Extent: 0.6 Linear Feet (1 account book)
Collection Number: ms99
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Scope and Content

The collection consists of an account book of William S. Stokes, for his general store located in Petersburg, Georgia. Entries (for the year of 1818) include customer's name, items purchased, and price. Items purchased include food staples, dry goods, liquor, household items, and tobacco.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

William S. Stokes daybook, ms99, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Acquired from an auction of Bernstein's property in 1962.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2017.


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Business records.
Elbert County (Ga.)
General stores -- Georgia.
Petersburg (Ga.)

Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
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11Account book