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Daniel A. Whittier Daybook

 Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 1277-sc

Scope and Contents

Daybook of a business, presumably a general store, belonging to Daniel A. and Reuben Whittier of Palermo, Maine. The volume records daily sales to customers and gives customer names, purchases and costs. Items sold include liquor, glass, canvas, buttons, shoes, molasses, etc.

Dates

  • 1838-1840

Creator

Access Restrictions

No restrictions on access.

Use Restrictions

Information on literary rights available in the repository.

Extent

1 volume (39 cm)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Daybook of a business, presumably a general store, belonging to Daniel A. and Reuben Whittier of Palermo, Maine. The volume records daily sales to customers and gives customer names, purchases and costs. Items sold include liquor, glass, canvas, buttons, shoes, molasses, etc.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased from The Manuscript Company of Springfield, Springfield, Va. in 1982.

General

On title page: This book belongs to D. & R. Whittier, Palermo.

General

No finding aid - see Special Collections librarian for assistance.

Title
Guide to the Daniel A. Whittier Daybook
Status
No Additional Box Or Folder List For This Small Collection
Date
2012
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English.

Repository Details

Part of the Raymond H. Fogler Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
5729 Raymond H. Fogler Library
University of Maine
Orono ME 04469-5729 United States
207-581-1686