A Guide to the Chandler H. Smith Ledgers
Finding aid created by Stephen Jackson
University of Florida Smathers Libraries - Special and Area Studies Collections
December 2007
Descriptive Summary |
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| Provenance: | Smith, Chandler H. | |
| Title: | Chandler H. Smith Ledgers | |
| Dates: | 1849-1905 | |
| Abstract: | 10 ledgers contain financial information from the dry goods business of Chandler H. Smith, a resident of Madison, Florida. | |
| Extent: | 10 volumes | |
| Identification: | PKY 88.001 | |
Biographical/Historical Note
According to the 1870 census, Chandler H. Smith was born in 1831. He lived in Madison, Florida and operated a dry goods store. At that time he had a wife and three children. It appears that the business changed hands somewhere in this time span, as the last entry is to A. Smith rather than Chandler Smith.
Scope and Content
Business ledgers for the dry goods business of Chandler H. Smith, a resident of Madison, Florida, from 1849 until 1905.
Access or Use Restrictions
Access
Collection is open for research.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Chandler H. Smith Ledgers, Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
Selected Subjects and Access Points |
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| Businessmen -- Florida. | ||
| Madison County (Fla.) | ||
| Merchants -- Florida. | ||
For further information, please contact: Special Collections Access Services.
