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Mary Elizabeth Seward personal account book

 Collection — Folder: S3269
Identifier: S3269

Scope and Contents

This collection contains the personal account book for Mary Elizabeth Seward with entries ranging from circa September 1926 to June 1927. A student at Arsenal Technical High School in the 1920s, she maintained a log of her personal finances, for which she received monthly grades. The book contains Seward’s daily expenditures, a monthly account summary, and an itemized clothing list.

Dates

  • circa 1926-1927

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This collection is open for research.

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Biographical Note

Mary Elizabeth Seward was born in Indiana around 1910, the daughter of Milton and Libbie Seward. In the 1920s, she attended Arsenal Technical High School.

Extent

0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection is arranged chronologically.

Custodial History

This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation.

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No further additions are expected.

Processing Information

Collection processing completed in 2004/09 by Jennifer Duplaga. EAD finding aid created in 2004/09 by Jennifer Duplaga. EAD finding aid revised 2015/11/04 by Bethany Fiechter.

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Title
Mary Elizabeth Seward personal account book
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Completed
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