Slater, A.J., Carpenter and Cabinet Maker, 1897
Scope and Content
The majority of this collection includes monthly invoices, bills and other financial transactions initiated by Sarah Tucker after the death of her husband, Henry Holcombe Tucker. Almost all of the transactions involved businesses in downtown Atlanta. The collection provides insight into the lifestyle and monthly financial responsibilities of a wealthy widow in Atlanta during the 1890s. Included among Ms. Tucker’s purchases are groceries, dry goods, building supplies, labor, utility bills, subscriptions, coal, ice, insurance policies, a tombstone, and a horse-drawn carriage. Ms. Tucker’s financial records bear the logos and advertising of dozens of Atlanta businesses. Correspondence in the collection consists of four letters written by both Henry and Sarah Tucker to family and friends.
Dates
- 1897
Creator
- From the Collection: Tucker family (Family)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.25 linear ft.
Language
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository