Simon Bradley Account Book

Collection

Identifier: SpC MS 1182-sc

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

A volume used as an account book and diary by Simon Bradley, who appears to have been a farmer in Parsonsfield, Maine. The book begins in April 1849 and is a mixture of personal and business information. It records Bradley's dreams; lists of animals trapped; goods bought and sold, mostly farm products; and work done by and for others. The volume also contains copies of some of Bradley's correspondence both to family members and to business associates.

Dates

1849-1855

Creator

Bradley, Simon (Person)

Access Restrictions

No restrictions on access.

Use Restrictions

Information on literary rights available in the repository.

Extent

1 volume (42 cm)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

A volume used as an account book and diary by Simon Bradley, who appears to have been a farmer in Parsonsfield, Maine. The volume also contains copies of some of Bradley's correspondence both to family members and to business associates.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased from Dan Casavant Rare Books, Waterville, Me. in Novermber 2006.

General

No finding aid - see Special Collections librarian for assistance.

Subjects

Account books Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Diaries Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Farmers -- Maine -- Parsonsfield Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Parsonsfield (Me.) -- History Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Parsonsfield (Me.) -- Social life and customs Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Trapping -- Maine -- Parsonfield Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings