Moreman Family Papers, 1878 - 1914
Scope and Contents
These files contain business correspondence and financial and legal records of the Moreman family, fruit farmers in Florida. The records include checks, receipts, invoices, legal documents, and handwritten contracts as well as newspaper clippings, pamphlets, and other materials related to the fruit farming business. The documents span from 1878-1914. Correspondence is about land seized and sold for taxes, account charges, and interest on loans. The materials also include reports from the Florida Fruit Exchange and prescriptions for rheumatism medication and blistering ointment.
Dates
- Creation: 1878 - 1914
Language of Materials
Materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Due to the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access to certain materials may require additional advance notice.
Extent
3.0 Files (79 items)
Arrangement
Folder 1 of the Moreman Family Papers contains correspondence, Folder 2 contains financial records, and Folder 3 contains legal records, sale agreements, and other materials.
General
Formerly MSS.2601
Local Identifier
u0003_0002601
Processing Information
Processed by Jamie Burke, December 2009.
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository