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Powell Family Ledger

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2024-0008

Scope and Contents

Single ledger dated 1886. Research by Tyler Brinkerhoff indicates the ledger may be associated with a milling operation. Names within include Smoot, Hepner, and Coffman.

Dates

  • Creation: 1886

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to researchers without restrictions. Researchers must register and agree to all copyright laws and archives policies before using the collection. Please contact the Shenandoah County Library before visiting to use this collection.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (1 flat box) ; Box is approximately 23 cm wide by 31 cm long

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Ledger/day book dated 1886. Families associated with the ledger include Smoot, Hepner, and Coffman. The business associated with the ledger is unknown, but may have been a mill.

Physical Location

Shenandoah County Library, Truban Archives

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated to the Shenandoah County Library by Tyler Brinkerhoff on October 2, 2021. Tyler indicated he received it from Scott Mathusek, who received it from Bonnie Talbot Leavitt. She received it from Sharon Lynn Powell Talbot.

General

A letter from Tyler Brinkerhoff detailing the source of the ledger and the information contained within is included in the control file.

Processing Information

Wrapped and boxed.

Title
A Guide to the Powell Family Ledger Collection
Status
Completed
Author
Zachary Hottel
Date
May 17, 2024
Language of description
English
Script of description
Arabic

Repository Details

Part of the Shenandoah County Library: Truban Archives Repository

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