Williamsport, Indiana hardware store daybooks
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: V262
Scope and Contents
This collection includes three daybooks from a Williamsport, Indiana hardware store. With entries ranging from September, 1892 to August, 1894, each daybook lists name of purchaser, items purchased, amount charged per item and total cost. Most entries are in pencil. Though the store is not identified, the daybooks are likely from the E.L. Hottenstein store.
Dates
- 1892-1894
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
Williamsport is a small town located in Warren County, Indiana. Edward L. Hottenstein (1863-1932), a life-time resident of Warren County, opened his agricultural implements and hardware business in Williamsport in 1882 and operated the store for 50 years. Following his death in April, 1932, his wife continued running the business until selling it in June, 1940.
Sources:
"Building Sold." Journal and Courier (Lafayette, Ind.), June 27, 1940.
"E.L. Hottenstien, Agrigultural Implements and Hardware." The Warren Review (Williamsport, Ind.), January 8, 1891.
"Hardware Dealer Called by Death." Journal and Courier (Lafayette, Ind.), April 8, 1932.
Sources:
"Building Sold." Journal and Courier (Lafayette, Ind.), June 27, 1940.
"E.L. Hottenstien, Agrigultural Implements and Hardware." The Warren Review (Williamsport, Ind.), January 8, 1891.
"Hardware Dealer Called by Death." Journal and Courier (Lafayette, Ind.), April 8, 1932.
Extent
0.3 Cubic Feet (3 volumes)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed in 1999 by Philip N. Williams. EAD finding aid created 2020/08/04 by Laura Eliason.
- Title
- Williamsport, Indiana hardware store daybooks
- Status
- Completed
- 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
