Store Passbooks, 1874-1875

Access and use

Location of collection:
Thomas Balch Library
Thomas Balch Library
208 West Market Street
Leesburg, Virginia 20176
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Alexandra S. Gressitt
Phone: (703) 737-7195
Fax: (703) 737-7195
Restrictions:

Collection open for research.

Terms of access:

No physical characteristics affect use of this material.

Preferred citation:

Store Passbooks (SC 0133), Thomas Balch Library, Leesburg, VA.

Summary

Extent:
Less than 0.33 cubic feet, 2 items
Creator:
Unknown
Abstract:
The collection is composed of two pamphlets used as passbooks (also known as day books). Both are small bound forty page pocket-notebooks.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Store Passbooks (SC 0133), Thomas Balch Library, Leesburg, VA.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection is composed of two pamphlets used as passbooks (also known as day books). Both are small bound forty page pocket-notebooks. The two passbooks were used from May 1874 to January 1875 and from January to October of 1875 respectively. They record sales chronologically, listing the name of the customer, the items purchased, and the total sum owed, which was later crossed out or marked as paid. All transactions listed in these passbooks were paid for with cash.

Although the exact provenance of these passbooks is unknown, they likely come from a business in Loudoun County as many of the customers listed lived in Loudoun or neighboring counties. The store also shares many customers with George Janney's store in Hamilton.

Biographical / historical:

The author of these documents is unknown, as is the location of the store that used them. However, Charles French (1846-1928), James Merchant (January 31, 1836-November 3, 1888), Charles Butler (1850-1909), Jonathan Boyd (1831-February 11, 1899), and other Loudoun County residents are frequently listed as customers. The store shares many customers with George W. Janney's (1821-1873) store in Hamilton.

The surnames of other Loudoun County customers include Darr, Fox, French, Lovenberry, Lucas, and Murry. There are also several regular customers from Winchester and other areas surrounding Loudoun County.

Acquisition information:
Unknown
Processing information:

Shane Keenan, 28 August 2018

Arrangement:

Chronological

Accruals:

2005.0024X

Physical description:
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