Pennsylvania – Social life and customs
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Blacksmith Ledgers of David Whipple 1829-1907
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0178
Abstract
The collection contains two ledgers, one letter and two receipts connecting the families –Whipple, Wheeler and Rogers – all of Bradford County, PA. Each ledger is inscribed on the inside cover or front page with the name David Whipple, Wilmot, thereby, attributing the creator of the ledgers. Within the pages are assorted client names, types of blacksmithing services performed and service charges. In addition to the pages of the two booklets serving for business accounting, the blank areas...
Dates:
1829-1906
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
Pennsylvania Wool Industry Ledger
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0217
Abstract
This early 19th century ledger displays a
number of Lehigh Valley family surnames which can offer an interesting insight for local
genealogy. The main entries illustrate the business of wool textiles in the extended Lehigh
Valley region regarding the costs paid and the amounts of wool processed in the carding and
fulling mill business as well as other agricultural products such as grains and livestock.
Also interesting notations were made regarding the difference in wages paid to men and...
Dates:
1820-1863
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections