Account book, 1884-1891
Item — Box: 8
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This is a collection of personal and business correspondence, other business papers, legal records, pamphlets, clippings, account books, and ephemera from Jonathan Turley and his family in Lawrence County, Indiana, ranging from 1828 to 1934, with the bulk of the coverage being 1865-1895 and focus on his farm, mill, distillery, and lime burning operations. Included in the personal correspondence are Civil War letters from Jonathan’s brother Benjamin and as well as other friends. The later personal correspondence (1890s-1934) is all addressed to Lida and Jennie Turley. Also, there are three volumes ranging from 1874 to 1876 concerning Big Spring Grange: a roll book, minute book, and treasurer’s book.
Oversize papers, ranging from 1841 to 1890, include indentures, property, tax, and business records, appointment certificates, and an 1890 National Cornice and Iron Company trade catalog (OBC106).
Oversize papers, ranging from 1841 to 1890, include indentures, property, tax, and business records, appointment certificates, and an 1890 National Cornice and Iron Company trade catalog (OBC106).
Dates
- 1828-1934, undated
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 2.36 Cubic Feet (6 manuscript boxes, 2 custom boxes, 1 volume, 1 large oversize folder)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Turley, Jonathan, 1827-1896 (Person)
- From the Collection: Turley family (Family)
- From the Collection: Big Springs Grange (Lawrence County, Ind.) (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
