Louis W. Turpin plantation store ledgers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-1431

No requestable containers

Scope and Contents

This collection contains two sales ledgers for a plantation store belonging to Louis W. Turpin of New Berne, Alabama. Contains daily listings by person, listing what they purchased and how much each item cost. One book from April 21-July 17 1879, the other is January 1-March 9 1880.

Dates

Creation: 1879-1880

Creator

Turpin, Mr. (Louis Washington) (Person)

Biographical / Historical

Louis W. Turpin of New Berne, Alabama

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (2 items, 2 pieces)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Two sales ledgers for a plantation store belonging to Louis W. Turpin of New Berne, Alabama. Contains daily listings by person, listing what they purchased and how much each item cost. One book is from April 21-July 17 1879, and the other is January 1 - March 9, 1880.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased from Cather & Brown Books, 1990

General

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