John A. Birkle account book
Collection — Volume: V027
Identifier: V027
Scope and Contents
This collection includes John A. Birkle's account book containing entries ranging from 1913 to 1961, with the bulk ranging from 1913 to 1933 regarding his blacksmith and farming accounts. The account book was later used to record a number of recipes for cakes, cookies and wines and directions for canning green beans, making soap, and curing meat.
Dates
- 1913-1961
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.
Biographical note
John Andrew Birkle was born on April 12, 1881 in Jefferson County, Indiana to Max and Mary Birkle. He married Ellen DeGrand around 1908. He was a farmer and blacksmith and later worked for the Jefferson County Highway Department. He passed away at the age of 81 on September 5, 1962.
Sources:
Ancestry.com. "John Birkle." 1930 United States Federal Census. Accessed November 6, 2019. https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/.
Ancestry.com. "John Andrew Birkle." Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011. Accessed November 6, 2019. https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/.
Ancestry.com. "John Andrew Birkle." U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Accessed November 6, 2019. https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/.
"Saturday Rites are Set for John A. Birkle." Madison Courier (IN), September 6, 1962.
Sources:
Ancestry.com. "John Birkle." 1930 United States Federal Census. Accessed November 6, 2019. https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/.
Ancestry.com. "John Andrew Birkle." Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011. Accessed November 6, 2019. https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/.
Ancestry.com. "John Andrew Birkle." U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Accessed November 6, 2019. https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/.
"Saturday Rites are Set for John A. Birkle." Madison Courier (IN), September 6, 1962.
Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a purchase from Scottsburg Antique Shop on 1971/07/23.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2019/11/06 by Laura Eliason. EAD finding aid created 2019/11/06 by Laura Eliason.
- Title
- John A. Birkle account book
- 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
