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General Account Book of an American farm owner, 1901-1904

 Item — Volume: US 41

Dates

  • Creation: 1901-1904

Extent

From the Collection: 10.50 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Materials Specific Details

This handwritten account book dates from August 1901 to April 1904. Although no location is given it is most likely Illinois since the owner subscribed to the Chicago American. This book lists purchases and prices (mainly food and household items, i.e. "rolling pins", or Stamps $.10 etc.) and even meals eaten out. Organized by month and year. There are 142 pages of which 135 are written.

Physical Description

Small hardcover notebook with brown and black marbled covers. Blue ruled. Written in pencil and ink.

Dimensions

(3 3/4 x 6 in; 9.5 x 14.5 cm.)

Repository Details

Part of the University of Iowa Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Special Collections Department
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
319-335-5921
319-335-5900 (Fax)