Ledgers (account books)
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Volumes of final entry in accounting in which are entered debits, credits, and all other money transactions under each individual account or heading.
Found in 35 Collections and/or Records:
Papers of Benjamin Kissam, 1755 - 1776
Collection
Identifier: MSS-84-11
Abstract
Historical 18th century collection of documents of a colonial lawyer's practice in New York City. It contains a ledger, a "Supreme Court Register," notes and queries.
Dates:
1755-1776
Lewis Pence blacksmith ledger
Item — Ledger 1: [Barcode: X031778616]
Identifier: MSS 16402
Scope and Contents Note
The Pence ledger (1856-1859; 0.25 cubic feet) records work done by and payments made to Lewis Pence, a blacksmith in Edinburg, Virginia, from 1856-1859. Pence's clients include George Grandstaff, a local gunmaker and the owner of the Edinburg Mill. The Edinburg Mill was almost burned by Union troops during the Civil War in October of 1864, but locals extinguished the fire and the mill survives to this day as a museum and designated Virginia Historic Landmark.
Dates:
1856-1859
Portsmouth, Virginia fire truck ledger
Unprocessed
Identifier: ViU-2019-0012
Dates:
1964-06-01 - 1966-01-01
Practice Record Book of Thomas D. Ranson, 1884-1912
Collection
Identifier: MSS-97-9
Abstract
Attorney record book with list of names, and case entries.
Dates:
1884-1912
Record Books for Hancock Mutual Insurance Company, 1853 - 1858
Collection
Identifier: MSS-91-7
Abstract
Records of a fire and marine insurance company in Maine.
Dates:
1853-1858
Robbins and Gates Record of Account, Ohio 1839-1842
Collection
Identifier: MSS-96-4
Abstract
Accounts of cases.
Dates:
1839-1842
Charles Francis Russell tobacco ledgers
Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 15971
Scope and Contents
The Charles Francis Russell tobacco ledgers (1887-1888; 0.2 cubic feet) document Russell's operation of a tobacco company. The collection contains copies of over six-hundred letters written by Russell, both to A. A. Spitzer of R. E. Lee Camp No. 1 and to other customers and dealers nationwide. Russell's "Lee Camp" tobacco was created via contract with the homonymous organization, who received a portion of tobacco sales. Some of the letters to Spitzer note great difficulty selling a...
Dates:
1887 - 1888
Spanish Consulate in Norfolk, Virginia records
Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 16307
Scope and Contents Note
The first ledger contains correspondence between the Spanish embassies in New York and Philadelphia, and its consular office in Norfolk, Va., 1797-1817. Most letters are addressed to Spanish diplomats Josef Ignacio de Viar and Carlos Martinez de Irujo. The second ledger is a bound log of shipping activity from Norfolk to Cuba and other ports, 1817-1840.
Dates:
1797 - 1840
Stowe grocery store ledgers
File — Box 1: [Barcode: X032652607]
Identifier: MSS 16433
Scope and Contents Note
The Stowe grocery store ledgers (1870-1934; 0.4 cubic feet) document the operation of the titular family's grocery store in Petersburg, Virginia. Ledgers document monthly expenses for items ranging from rent to flour to labor. The collection also contains a small file of personal letters and bills for appliances.
Dates:
1870 - 1934
The Cash Book of John Brazee, 1841-1844, Ohio
Collection
Identifier: MSS -00-5
Abstract
Book of entries and expenses of an Ohio lawyer.
Dates:
1841-1844
Virginia Reelers Square Dance Club records
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 15710
Scope and Contents Note
The Virginia Reelers Square Dance Club records (1953-2008; 3 cubic feet) document the history and operation of the Reelers. Club records include correspondence, meeting minutes, event advertisements, and membership lists. Other collection materials include two financial ledgers tracking member dues and pages from six photograph albums documenting various dances and spring festivals.
Dates:
1953 - 2008
Young Men's Christian Association of Alexandria, Virginia ledger
Collection — Box BW 29, Folder: 1 [X032669079]
Identifier: MSS 16506
Content Description
This collection contains one ledger with a printed constitution of the Young Men's Christian Association (Y.M.C.A.) of Alexandria, Virginia. The ledger contains 21 filled out pages. The first two pages contain lists of members for 1865 and 1866, followed by a four page "Treasurers list" recording members and dues paid between 1866 and 1871. The rest of the ledger contains 15 pages of accounts documenting the operation of the association between 1866 and 1872. Incomes listed include dues and...
Dates:
1865 - 1872
Young Men's Christian Association of Alexandria, Virginia ledger
Unprocessed
Identifier: ViU-2021-0086
Dates:
1865 - 1872