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
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