New Albany, Indiana collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S1662
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a New Albany, Indiana mercantile record book, with financial standing and personal notes of over 1000 merchants compiled by the Mercantile Agency representative from 1867 to 1880. An index of the merchant's names accompanies the record book.
The collection also includes a lithographic print of a drawing by George W Morrison of New Albany as seen from the hills below the city. The lithograph was created by T. Sinclair of Philadelphia and published by John R. Nunemacher at the City Bookstore circa 1848. An additional item in the collection is a postcard with a picture of New Albany's Steamboat Bus in front of the historic Culbertson Mansion. The post card was sent by Juel Allen of New Albany to John Newman at the Indiana State Library in 1970.
The collection also includes a lithographic print of a drawing by George W Morrison of New Albany as seen from the hills below the city. The lithograph was created by T. Sinclair of Philadelphia and published by John R. Nunemacher at the City Bookstore circa 1848. An additional item in the collection is a postcard with a picture of New Albany's Steamboat Bus in front of the historic Culbertson Mansion. The post card was sent by Juel Allen of New Albany to John Newman at the Indiana State Library in 1970.
Dates
- circa 1848-1970
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Historical Note
New Albany, Indiana was founded in 1813 by brothers Joel, Abner, and Nathaniel Scribner. Located along the Ohio River in southern Indiana, it is the county seat of Floyd County. Due to New Albany's strategic location on the river, riverboat building and glass manufacturing were important early businesses and it was the largest city in Indiana during the mid-19th century.
Sources:
Historic New Albany. "History: New York Brothers Settle New Albany, Indiana." Accessed November 8, 2021. http://www.historicnewalbany.com/default.asp?q_areaprimaryid=4.
Historic New Albany. "Welcome." Accessed November 8, 2021. http://www.historicnewalbany.com.
Sources:
Historic New Albany. "History: New York Brothers Settle New Albany, Indiana." Accessed November 8, 2021. http://www.historicnewalbany.com/default.asp?q_areaprimaryid=4.
Historic New Albany. "Welcome." Accessed November 8, 2021. http://www.historicnewalbany.com.
Extent
0.03 Cubic Feet (3 folders)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by subject.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as donations.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2021/11/08 by Laura Eliason. EAD finding aid created 2021/11/08 by Laura Eliason.
- Title
- New Albany, Indiana collection
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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
