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Straughn, Grant County account books

 Collection — Folder: S2906
Identifier: S2906

Scope and Contents

This collection includes photocopies of two account books from an individual named Straughn (no first name) in Grant County, Indiana, ranging from 1887-1899 regarding personal notes on expenditures. The books were provided by the World's Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo, New York, and contain many pages of medical problems and advice on treatment.

Dates

  • 1893-1898

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

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

The collection includes photocopies of two account books for expenses and business transactions of an individual identified only as Straughn of Grant County, Indiana. The books were provided by the World's Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo, New York, and contain pages of medical problems and advice on treatment. Neighbors, family members, and business associates are listed, but Straugn's first name is not provided, although he lists his horses using his last name, i.e., "Charley Straughn" is a horse.

Extent

0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

This collection is arranged chronologically.

Custodial History

This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Mrs. Roberta M. Chapman on 1989/11/10.

Processing Information

Collection processing completed 2017/10/12 by Linda Gellert. EAD finding aid created 2017/10/12 by Linda Gellert.
Title
Straughn, Grant County account books
Status
Completed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository

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