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Strickland family business ledger

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS780

Scope and Content

This collection consists of one ledger book from the dry goods business owned by the Strickland family in Cumming, Georgia. The first part of the book lists who bought merchandise. The second part lists what the store owners bought from other merchants. This ledger also includes information regarding gold mine expenses in Forsyth County.

Dates

  • 1837-1851

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. All requests to publish, quote, or reproduce must be submitted through the Kenan Research Center.

Administrative/Biographical History

The Strickland family ran a dry goods business in Cumming, Georgia, during the early days of Georgia. They also had an interest in a gold mine in Forsyth County.

Extent

1.58 linear ft. (one oversize box)

Language

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift,1992

Description Control

This collection was processed in 2014.

Title
Strickland family business ledger
Author
Josh Hogan
Date
February 2014
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository

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