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Manuscript Group 2
BUSINESS RECORDS COLLECTION
1681-1963
40 cu. ft.


Business records of Pennsylvania turnpike, canal, and railroad companies; iron forges and furnaces; and numerous individuals involved in a wide variety of businesses-­banking, farming, lumbering, shipping, store keeping, tavern keeping, etc. Also included are records of religious organizations, civic groups, historical and military associations. The collection is divided into four sections: A.) Accounts of Iron Forges and Plantations, 1681, 1731-1913; B.) Accounts of Individuals and Companies, 1700-1960; C.) Transportation Accounts, 1795-1923; and D.) Unidentified Accounts, 1739-1914.

A. Accounts of Iron Forges and Plantations, 1681, 1737 - 1913.

Anonymous, 1789 - 1793.
  • Time and Coal Book, Rents. 1789 - 1793. (1 volume) {#2m.1}
  • Cash and Pig Book, 1789 - 1793. (1 volume) {#2m.2}

    Berkshire Furnace, Berks County, 1767 - 1826.
  • Journals, 1767 - 1815. (6 volumes, 7 folders) {#2m.3}
  • Ledgers, 1764 - 1826. (13 volumes, 5 folders) {#2m.4}

    Berkshire Furnace, Charming Forge, 1681, 1737 - 1902.
  • Cash Books, 1843 - 1902. (3 volumes, 1 folder) {#2m.5}
  • Day Book, 1855 - 1872. (1 volume) {#2m.6}
  • Deed Book, 1681 - 1856. (1 volume) {#2m.7}
  • Ledgers, 1748 - 1869. (8 volumes) {#2m.8}
  • Map, 1700's. (1 box) {#2m.9}
  • Patent Book, 1737 - 1805. (1 volume) {#2m.10}
  • Inventories, 1859 - 1898. (1 folder) {#2m.11}
  • Correspondence, 1827. (4 items) {#2m.12}

    Blue Mountain Forge, Ebling Family, Berks County, 1789 - 1803.
  • Ledger, 1789 - 1803. (1 volume) {#2m.13}

    Elizabeth Furnace and Speedwell Forge, Brickerville, Lancaster County, 1764, 1829 - 1839.
  • Day Book, 1764, 1829 - 1836 (4 volumes) {#2m.14}
  • Ledger, 1834 - 1839. (1 volume) {#2m.15}

    Hope Furnace, Mifflin County, [ca. 1831 - 1849].
  • Miscellaneous Records, [ca. 1831 - 1849]. (1 folder) {#2m.16}

    Juniata Forge, Huntingdon County and Mary Ann Furnace, [Berks County], 1850.
  • Note Book, 1850. (1 volumes) {#2m.17}

    Laurel Furnace, Mount Braddock, Fayette County, 1804 - 1812.
  • Day Book, 1804 - 1812. (1 volume) {#2m.18}

    Lucinda Furnace, Reynolds and Evans, Clarion County, 1848 - 1858, 1870 - 1877.
  • Account Book, 1848 - 1858, 1870 - 1877. (1 folder) {#2m.19}

    Octoraro Forge and Conowingo Furnace, Drumore Township, Lancaster County, 1833 - 1860.
  • Journal, 1833 - 1851. (1 volume) {#2m.20}
  • Accounts, 1859 - 1860. (1 folder) {#2m.21}

    Pennsylvania Furnace, Bellefonte, Centre County, 1820 - 1836.
  • Time Book, 1820 - 1836. (1 volume) {#2m.22}

    Pine Forge Plantation, Douglass Township, Berks County, 1838 - 1846.
  • Day Book 1838 - 1846. (1 volume) {#2m.23}
  • Draught by John Stauffer, 1838 (1 item) {#2m.24}

    Robesonia Iron Company, Robesonia, Berks County, 1898 - 1913.
  • Ledger, 1898 - 1913. (2 volumes){#2m.25}

    Rock Run Furnace, French Creek, Chester County, 1743 - 1747.
  • Ledger, 1743 - 1747. (1 volume) {#2m.26}

    Roxberry (Roxborough) Furnace, Heidelberg Township, Berks County, 1760 - 1762.
  • Day Book, 1760 - 1762. (1 folder) {#2m.27}

    Saxton Furnace Company, Philadelphia, 1900 - 1905.
  • Cash Book, 1901 - 1904. (1 volume) {#2m.28}
  • Day Book, 1900 - 1905. (1 volume) {#2m.29}
  • Ledger, 1900 - 1905. (1 volume) {#2m.30}

    Stanhope Furnace (Breitenbach and Sheetz), Blue Mountains, near Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, 1847 - 1856.
  • Agreement Book, 1847 - 1860. (1 volume) {#2m.31}
  • Journal, 1851 - 1856. (1 volume) {#2m.32}

    Springfield Furnace, Blair County, 1815 - 1816, 1821 - 1828.
  • Day Book, 1815 - 1816. (1 volume) {#2m.33}
  • Store Book, 1821 - 1828. (1 volume) {#2m.34}

    Union Forge, Lebanon County, 1796 - 1798.
  • Journal, 1796 - 1798. (2 volumes) {#2m.35}

    B. Accounts of Individuals and Companies, 1700 - 1960.

    Adel, J. Shoemaker, 1836 - 1838.
  • Ledger, No. 2, 1836 - 1838. (1 volume) {#2m.36}

    Agnew, John, Merchant, Carlisle, 1783 - 1790.
  • Day Book, 1783 - 1790. (1 volume) {#2m.37}

    Andrews, Jacob F., New Providence, Lancaster County, 1876 - 1877.
  • Day Book, 1876 - 1877. (1 volume) {#2m.38}

    Axt, Henry T., [Philadelphia], 1858 - 1876.
  • Rent Receipt Book, 1858 - 1876. (1 volume) {#2m.39}

    Barge, Jacob, 1794 - 1803.
  • Bank Book, 1794 - 1799. (1 volume) {#2m.40}
  • Cancelled Checks, 1799 - 1803. (12 items) {#2m.41}

    Baughman, H., undated.
  • Ledger, undated. (1 volume) {#2m.42}

    Bechtel and Oberholtzer, Bechtelville, Berks County, 1858 - 1875.
  • Day Book, 1872 - 1875. (1 volume) {#2m.43}
  • Ledger, 1858 - 1874. (1 volume) {#2m.44}

    Becker, Menallen, [Adams County], 1803 - 1834.
  • Letter Book, 1803 - 1834. (1 volume) {#2m.45}

    Beidler, John, Estate, Rapho Township, Lancaster County, 1815 - 1817.
  • Receipt Book, 1815 - 1817. (1 volume) {#2m.46}

    Beyer, Dr. William F., 1879 - 1886.
  • Ledger, 1879 - 1886. (3 volumes, 1 folder) {#2m.47}

    Brown, John, 1779 - 1833.
  • Receipt Book, 1779 - 1833. (1 volume) {#2m.48}

    Buckley, (Miss) Clingan H., [Berks County], 1874.
  • Account Book, 1874. (1 volume) {#2m.49}

    Buck Mills (May Lumber Mill), H.H. May, Tionesta Creek, 1845 - 1869.
  • Day Books, 1845 - 1850. (2 volumes) {#2m.50}
  • Ledger, 1845 - 1869. (1 volume) {#2m.51}

    Canon, James, Walkersville, Centre County, Merchant, 1823 - 1824.
  • Journal, 1823 - 1824. (1 volume) {#2m.52}

    Clingan, Dr. C.M., [Philadelphia], 1873 - 1875.
  • Bank Book, 1873 - 1875. (1 volume) {#2m.53}

    Close, John, Merchant, Harrisburg and Mechanicsburg, 1800 - 1844.
  • General Correspondence, 1822 - 1839, undated. (1 folder) {#2m.54}
  • Legal Papers, 1809 - 1844. (1 folder) {#2m.55}
  • Accounts, 1800 - 1839, undated. (5 folders) {#2m.56}
  • Miscellaneous, undated. (1 folder) {#2m.57}

    Columbia Brewing Company, 1907 - 1911.
  • Voucher and Check Book, 1907 - 1911. (1 volume) {#2m.58}

    Conestoga Mills, Oregon, Lancaster County, 1877 - 1892.
  • Day Books, 1877 - 1892. (4 volumes) {#2m.59}

    Coults, James, Shipper to Barbados, Philadelphia, 1700 - 1702.
  • Ledgers, 1700 - 1704. (1 volume) {#2m.60}

    Crider, Henry and Andrew Heikes, Leather Dealer, 1824 - 1826.
  • Day Book, 1824 - 1826. (1 volumes) {#2m.61}

    Cummings, Albert S, [Physician], Selinsgrove, 1851 - 1872.
  • Day Book, 1851 - 1872. (1 volume) {#2m.62}

    Dannaker, George Jacob, Philadelphia, 1787 - 1796.
  • Receipt Book, 1787 - 1796. (1 volume) {#2m.63}

    Danner, George H. and Company, 1883 - 1886.
  • Day Book, 1883 - 1886. (1 volume) {#2m.64}

    Danner, George H. Country Store, Manheim, Lancaster County, 1863 - 1867.
  • Day Books, 1863 - 1867. {#2m.65}

    Davidson, R.B., Merchant and Shipper, Philadelphia, 1836 - 1848.
  • Journal, 1836 - 1848. (1 volume){#2m.66}
  • Ledger, 1836 - 1848. (1 volume) {#2m.67}

    Deardorff Family, 1824 - 1900.
  • Ledgers, 1824 - 1900. (2 volumes) {#2m.68}
  • Copy Book, 1845. (1 volume) {#2m.69}

    Deininger and Brother, Palmyra, 1868 - 1869.
  • Blotters, 1868 - 1869. (5 volumes) {#2m.70}

    Derr (Darr, Dare), George, Miller, Derry Township, Dauphin County, 1805 - 1825.
  • Ledgers, 1805 - 1825. (2 volumes) {#2m.71}

    Diller, David, Cumberland County, Monroe Township, 1832 - 1835.
  • Ledger, 1832 - 1835. (1 volume) {#2m.72}

    Donaghy, William, 1875 - 1876.
  • Account Books, 1875 - 1876. (2 volumes) {#2m.73}

    Dorsey, Greensberry, and Hughes, Philadelphia Merchants, 1777 - 1788.
  • Receipt Book, 1777 - 1788. (1 volume) {#2m.74}

    Drip, William and Company, 1822 - 1825.
  • Ledger, 1822 - 1825. {#2m.75}

    Duncannon Iron Works, 1846 - 1849.
  • Correspondence, 1846, 1848 - 1849, undated. (3 folders) {#2m.76}

    East Broad Top Coal and Iron Company, 1871.
  • Letters Patent, 1781. (1 item) {#2m.77}

    Eby, George, Philip and George Arndt, Merchants, Manheim, Penn Township, Lancaster County, 1846.
  • Inventory of Goods, 1846. (1 folder) {#2m.78}

    Ellsworth Collieries Company, 1917.
  • Sociological Report, 1917. (1 volume) {#2m.79}

    Excelsior Carriage Works, Greenville, 1848 - 1864.
  • Ledger, 1848 - 1864. (1 volume) {#2m.80}

    Fahnestock, Boreus, Baltimore, Maryland, Merchant, 1785 - 1789.
  • Receipt Book, 1785 - 1789. (1 volume) {#2m.81}

    Fargo, Perry, Merchant, Erie County, 1859 - 1875.
  • Accounts, 1859 - 1875. (8 folders) {#2m.82}

    Farmers' and Mechanics Bank, Philadelphia (incorporated 1809), 1807, 1833 - 1847.
  • Share Books, 1807, 1833 - 1847. (2 volumes) {#2m.83}

    The Farmer's Companion and Reference Book, 1888 - 1890.
  • Farmer's Companion and Reference Book, 1888 - 1890. (2 volumes) {#2m.84}

    Fort Hunter Saw Mill, Dauphin County, 1837 - 1838.
  • Day Book, 1837 - 1838. (1 volume) {#2m.85}

    Freytag, Michael and Hoffecker, John, 1820.
  • Receipt Book, 1820. (1 volume) {#2m.86}

    German, A.S., [Manheim], 1913.
  • Bank Book, 1913 - 1915. (1 volume) {#2m.87}
  • Sale Books, 1913. (12 volumes) {#2m.88}

    Gibbel, John, Sheep Dealer, Elizabeth Township, Lancaster County, 1845 - 1846.
  • Account Book, 1845 - 1846. (1 volume) {#2m.89}

    Gibbel, S.S., 1883 - 1886, 1900.
  • Day Book, 1883 - 1886. (1 volume) {#2m.90}
  • Note Book, 1900. (1 volume) {#2m.91}

    Good, Martin, Highspire, Swatara Township, Dauphin County, 1874 - 1881.
  • Ledger, 1874 - 1881. (1 volume) {#2m.92}

    Green, Joseph, 1883 - 1895.
  • Account Books, 1883 - 1895. (2 volumes) {#2m.93}

    Gundacker, G. and Britzius, "Grinsburgh Store" [Grunsburgh], General Store, 1793 - 1803.
  • Ledger, 1793 - 1803. (1 volume) {#2m.94}

    Haig, Thomas Jr., Account Book, [ca. 1857 - 1870].
  • Account Book, [ca. 1857 - 1870]. (1 volume) {#2m.95}

    Hampton, John Newton, Blacksmith, 1820 - 1844.
  • Ledger, 1820 - 1844. (1 volume) {#2m.96}

    Hartzler, Levi, General Merchandise, Myerstown, 1846.
  • Stock Inventory, 1846. (1 volume) {#2m.97}

    Higbee, Joseph, Merchant, Philadelphia, 1794 - 1801.
  • Letter Book, 1794 - 1801. (1 volume) {#2m.98}

    Hostetter, Simon, 1876 - 1880.
  • Account Book, 1869 - 1870. (1 volume) {#2m.99}
  • Bank Book, 1876 - 1880. (1 volume) {#2m.100}

    Hummel, Jacob, Carpenter, Hummelstown, Dauphin County, 1830 - 1848.
  • Ledger, 1830 - 1848. (1 volume) {#2m.101}

    Hummel, John, Tailor and Hatter, Hummelstown, Dauphin County, 1816 - 1829.
  • Day Book, 1819 - 1829. (1 volume) {#2m.102}
  • Ledger, 1816 - 1827. (1 volume) {#2m.103}

    Irvin, Pierce, [Blacksmith], Lincoln, Ephrata Township, Lancaster County, 1883 - 1893.
  • Account Books, 1883 - 1885. (2 volumes) {#2m.104}

    Jenkins, Samuel, 1849 - 1852.
  • Memorandum Book, 1849 - 1852. (1 volume) {#2m.105}

    Kaufman, [], Roxbury, [Cumberland County], 1836 - 1955.
  • Day Book, 1836 - 1855. (1 volume) {#2m.106}

    Keasey, John, Farmer, Fannettsburg, Franklin County, 1841 - 1879.
  • Day Book, 1841 - 1879. (1 volume) {#2m.107}

    Keller, John F., Merchant, Harrisburg, 1829 - 1830.
  • Day Book, 1829 - 1830. (1 volume) {#2m.108}

    Kenyon Brothers, Furniture Dealers and Undertakers, Elkland, Tioga County, 1894 - 1909.
  • Voucher Book, 1894 - 1909. (1 volume) {#2m.109}

    Kern, [], Miller, Slatington, Lehigh County, 1845 - 1861.
  • Ledger, 1845 - 1861. (1 volume) {#2m.110}

    Kirk, Levi, 1816 - 1823, 1849 - 1874.
  • Ledger, 1816 - 1823, 1849 - 1874. (2 volumes) {#2m.111}

    Kirk, Lewis J., 1875 - 1883.
  • Ledger, 1875 - 1883. (1 volume) {#2m.112}

    Kirk, Rachel, York, 1811 - 1835.
  • Ledger, 1811 - 1835. (1 volume) {#2m.113}

    Kirk's Mills Post Office, Lancaster County, 1871 - 1917.
  • Postage Stamp Sales, 1909 - 1912. (1 volume) {#2m.114}
  • List of Newspaper and Pamphlets Received at Post Office, 1871 - 1892. (1 volume) {#2m.115}
  • Account of Money Sent for Papers, 1871 - 1877. (1 volume) {#2m.116}
  • Window registration Book, 1905 - 1914. (1 volume) {#2m.117}
  • Special Delivery, 1877 - 1912. (1 volume) {#2m.118}
  • Registered Letters, 1881 - 1917. (1 volume) {#2m.119}

    Kirk's Mill Store, Lancaster County, 1895 - 1912.
  • Ledgers 1895 - 1912. (2 volumes) {#2m.120}

    Kurtz, Jacob, Farmer, Lancaster County, 1826 - 1843.
  • Ledger, 1826 - 1843. (1 volume) {#2m.121}

    [Learey], John H., Saddler, Womelsdorf, Berks County, 1860 - 1867.
  • Ledger, 1860 - 1867. (1 volume) {#2m.122}

    Lewis, Horace Harvey, Account with D.M. Smiley and Company, Smiley, Fayette County, 1867.
  • Account Book, 1867. (1 volume) {#2m.123}

    Lewis, House (Hotel), New Milford, Susquehanna County, 1917 - 1918.
  • Register, 1917 - 1918. (1 volume) {#2m.124}

    Limerick Shoemakers, 1825 - 1829.
  • Day Book, 1825 - 1829. (1 volume) {#2m.125}

    Locust Grove Mills, 1884 - 1887.
  • Cash Book, 1884 - 1887. (1 volume) {#2m.126}

    Lower, William, Merchant, Hummelstown, Dauphin County, 1801 - 1827.
  • Ledger, 1801 - 1827. (1 volume) {#2m.127}

    Lyne, J.P. Hardware, Carlisle, Cumberland County, 1853 - 1858.
  • Day Book, 1853 - 1858. (1 volume) {#2m.128}

    McCord, William, Merchant, Lancaster, 1761 - 1767.
  • Cash Book, 1764 - 1767. (1 volume) {#2m.129}
  • Day Book, 1763 - 1767. (1 volume) {#2m.130}
  • Ledger, 1761 - 1766. (1 volume) {#2m.131}

    McCoy, William H., New Geneva, Fayette County, 1866.
  • Accounts, 1864, 1866. (8 items) {#2m.132}

    Markley, Jacob, Gunsmith, Northumberland County, 1780 - 1822.
  • Ledger, 1780 - 1822. {#2m.133}

    Mechanics Bank of Lancaster, Lancaster, Lancaster, County, 1868 - 1874.
  • Statement Book, 1868 - 1874. (1 volume) {#2m.134}

    Merchants Protective Association of Wiconisco and Lykens, Pennsylvania, 1905 - 1911.
  • Minute Book, 1905 - 1911. (1 volume) {#2m.135}

    Milford and Owego Turnpike Records, Susquehanna County, 1830, 1846.
  • Records, 1826 - 1846. (1 folder) {#2m.136}

    Millbach, Lebanon County, General Merchandise, 1883 - 1887.
  • Day Book, 1883 - 1887. (1 volume) {#2m.137}

    Miller, Peter S., Saddler, Churchtown, Cumberland County, 1840 - 1871.
  • Ledger, 1840 - 1871. (1 volume) {#2m.138} [Holdings]

    Miscellaneous Company, [ca. 1893 - 1902].
  • Advertising Space Ledger, [ca. 1893 - 1902]. (1 volume) {#2m.139}

    Miscellaneous Records for Various Companies, 1767 - 1874.
  • Miscellaneous Records, 1767 - 1874. (1 folder) {#2m.140} (Many of these pertain to transactions by Mrs. Rambo Miller, Philadelphia, 1847 - 1848). Mumper, John, Farmer and Ore Producer, Carroll Township, York County, 1836 - 1863.
  • Ledger, 1836 - 1863. (1 volume) {#2m.141}

    Obercash, M.S., Bessemer House, Steelton, Dauphin County, 1901 - 1920    .
  • Ledger, 1901 - 1920. (2 volumes) {#2m.142}

    Oenslager, John, Jeweler and Landlord, Harrisburg, 1849 - 1863.
  • Record of Accounts Paid, 1849 - 1863. (1 volume) {#2m.143}

    Panther Valley Electric Company, 1916 - 1919.
  • Day Book, 1916 - 1919. (1 volume) {#2m.144}

    Pennabaker and Halderman Oil Company, Venango and Butler Counties, 1860 - 1863.
  • Ledger, 1860 - 1863. (1 volume) {#2m.145}

    Pennsylvania Business Development Company Collection, State College, Centre County, 1954 - 1955, 1960.
  • General Correspondence, 1954 - 1955, 1960. {#2m.146}
  • Notes, 1954 - 1955 (1 folder) {#2m.147}
  • Clippings, 1954 - 1955 (1 folder) {#2m.148}
  • Stock Subscription Agreement, 1954 (1 folder) {2m.149}
  • Time Book and Account Book of General Merchandise of Frank Vincent Sharp(e), 1906 - 1911. (1 folder) {#2m.150}

    Pennsylvania Industrial Reformatory, Kelley, John D., Contractor, Middle Penitentiary, Huntingdon, 1879 - 1881.
  • Ledger, 1879 - 1881. (1 volume) {#2m.151} (see also: RG 15)
  • Time Book, 1879 - 1881. (1 volume) {#2m.152}

    Pennsylvania Militia, 112th Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 16th Division, 1821 - 1854.
  • Ledger, 1821 - 1854. (1 volume) {#2m.153}

    Perry, Samuel R. and Henry B. Seidel, Merchants, Shoemakersville, Berks County, 1830 - 1848.
  • Ledger, 1830 - 1848. (1 volume) {#2m.154}

    Philadelphia Bank, 1812 - 1822.
  • Stockholder's Lists, 1812 - 1822. (3 volumes) {#2m.155}

    Porter, Andrew and Christie, John, Philadelphia Brokers, 1790 - 1793.
  • Journal, 1790 - 1793. (1 volume) {#2m.156}

    Rankin, C.A., Merchant, Clarion, Clarion County, 1868 - 1901.
  • Day Books, 1868 - 1901. (3 volumes) {#2m.157}
  • Journal, 1868 - 1873. (1 volume) {#2m.158}

    Raquet, James, Contractor, Newtown Academy, Bucks County, 1798.
    Receipt Book, 1798. (1 volume) {#2m.159}

    Reamstown, Lancaster County, Cobbler Shop, 1838 - 1869.
  • Ledger, 1838 - 1869. (2 volumes) {#2m.160}

    Rice, Robert A., Contractor, Newport, Perry County, 1909 - 1925.
  • Ledger, 1909 - 1925. (1 volume) {#2m.161}

    Rine, J.M., Merchant, Mckee's Half Falls, Snyder County, 1869 - 1877.
  • Day Book, 1869 - 1877. (1 volume) {#2m.162}
  • Ledger, 1853 - 1873. (1 volume) {#2m.163}

    Riter, George, Wagonmaster, 1794.
  • Receipt Book, 1794. (1 volume) {#2m.164}

    Roberts, Daniel, Merchant, Elk Creek, Erie County, 1888 - 1894.
  • Ledger, 1888 - 1894. (2 volumes) {#2m.165}

    Rothermel, Peter, Reading, Berks County, for Estate of Debora Rothermel deceased, 1844 - 1845.
  • Receipt Book, 1844 - 1845. (1 volume) {#2m.166}

    Rupp, George N., Farmer, Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County, 1871 - 1877.
  • Inventory of George Rupley Estate, 1843. (1 volume) {#2m.167}
  • Receipt Book, 1871 - 1877. (1 volume) {#2m.168}

    Rutter, John P., Norristown, Montgomery County, 1884 - 1846.
  • Dividend Book, 1844 - 1846. (1 volume) {#2m.169}

    Sands, E.E., Merchant, White Bear, Berks County, 1881 - 1887.
  • Ledger, 1881 - 1887. (1 volume) {#2m.170}

    Schoch, Jacob and Company, General Merchandise, St. Johns, Berks County, 1834 - 1882.
  • Day Book, 1870 - 1882. (1 volume) {#2m.171}
  • Ledgers, 1834 - 1881. (3 volumes) {#2m.172}

    Segner, Aaron, Watch Repairman, Lykens, Dauphin County, 1866 - 1878.
  • Ledger, 1866 - 1878. (1 volume) {#2m.173}

    Shawnee Mine, Fuller Shaft, 1867 - 1871.
  • Account of Coal Mined, 1867 - 1871. (1 folder) {#2m.174}

    Shiers, George, Mt. Joy, Lancaster County, 1873 - 1874.
  • Day Books, 1873 - 1874. (1 folder) {#2m.175}

    Silver Lake Bank, 1819 - 1827.
  • Share Book, 1817 - 1819. (1 volume) {#2m.176}
  • Stock Transfer Book, 1819 - 1827. (1 volume) {#2m.177}

    Smith, Elizabeth C., Dressmaker, Philadelphia, 1890 - 1893.
  • Ledger, 1890 - 1893. (1 volume) {#2m.178}

    Snydersville Post Office, Monroe County, 1849 - 1851.
  • Account book, 1849 - 1851. (1 volume) {#2m.179}

    Sons of Temperance, Bellona Division, 1845 - 1848.
  • Ledger, 1845 - 1848. (1 volume) {#2m.180}

    Southwark Foundry and Machine Company, Philadelphia, 1880 - 1915.
  • Repair Book No. 2, 1880 - 1915. (1 volume) {#2m.181}
  • Drawing Number Book No. 2, 1894 - 1904. (1 volume) {#2m.182}

    Standard Steel Works, Burnham, Mifflin County, 1875 - 1948.
  • Accident Records, 1916 - 1930. (3 volumes) {#2m.183}
  • Appropriations, 1930 - 1932. (1 volume) {#2m.184}
  • Bank Accounts, 1913 - 1917, 1924 - 1926. (2 volumes) {#2m.185}
  • Bills of Lading, 1906. (1 folder) {#2m.186}
  • Cash Book, 1902 - 1906, 1919, 1923 - 1935. (9 volumes) {#2m.187}
  • Cash Disbursements, 1927 - 1928, 1930. (3 volumes) {#2m.188}
  • Compensation Paid Employees, 1925 - 1929. (1 volume) {#2m.189}
  • Contract Ledger, 1922 - 1929. (1 volume) {#2m.190}
  • Cost Data, 1927, 1929 - 1930. (3 volumes) {#2m.191}
  • Financial Statements, 1909 - 1926, 1928 - 1937, 1946 - 1948, undated. (20 folders) {#2m.192}
  • Invoice Books, 1927 - 1930. (4 volumes) {#2m.193}
  • Journals, 1875 - 1925. (14 volumes) {#2m.194}
  • Ledgers, 1875 - 1929. (17 volumes) {#2m.195}
  • Open Account Ledgers, 1923 - 1927, 1930. (2 volumes) {#2m.196}
  • Pay Roll Distribution, 1928 - 1931. (2 volumes) {#2m.197}
  • Pay Roll Summaries, 1907 - 1908. (10 volumes) {#2m.198}
  • Receipts, 1922. (1 volume) {#2m.199}
  • Shipment Reports, 1920 - 1932. (2 volumes) {#2m.200}
  • Statistical Record, 1912 - 1930. (1 volume) {#2m.201}
  • Time Books, 1897 - 1899, 1902. (3 volumes) {#2m.202}
  • Transfer Stock ledgers, 1918 - 1933. (4 volumes) {#2m.203}
  • Wage Statistics, 1917 - 1926. (4 folders) {#2m.204}

    Staudt, Elias, Merchant, "Kindaqua," Lehigh County, 1875 - 1877.
  • Ledger, 1875 - 1877. (1 volume) {#2m.205}

    Stockton, William T., [Master Mechanic], 1806 - 1816.
  • Bank and Work Account Book, 1806 - 1816. (1 volume) {#2m.206}

    Stoever, William H. and John H., Millers, Freeport Mills, 1857 - 1893.
  • Day Book, 1869 - 1870. (1 volume) {#2m.207}
  • Ledgers, 1857 - 1893. (2 volumes) {#2m.208}

    Strasbaugh, Ambrose A., Merchant, Fort Hunter, Dauphin County, 1846 - 1853.
  • Ledger, 1846 - 1853. (1 volume) {#2m.209}

    Taper - Sleeve Pulley Works (Erie Clutch and Pulley Company), Erie, 1877 - 1887, 1904, undated.
  • Letter Press Books, 1877 - 1887. (5 volumes) {#2m.210}
  • Catalogues, 1904, undated. (3 items) {#2m.211}

    Trappe Post Office, Montgomery County, 1848 - 1854.
  • Accounts, 1848 - 1854. (5 items) {#2m.212}

    Usher, Robert, Philadelphia Merchant and Shipper, 1759 - 1761.
  • Invoice Book, 1759 - 1761. (1 volume) {#2m.213}

    Valley Forge Centennial and Memorial Association, 1878 - 1910.
  • Cash Books, 1878 - 1910. (1 volume) {#2m.214}

    Vanderslice, John, Watch Repairer, Womelsdorf, Berks County, 1804 - 1844.
  • Day Books, 1804 - 1845. (2 volumes) {#2m.215}
  • Ledgers, 1810 - 1844. (2 volumes) {#2m.216}

    Von Neida, John, Saddler, [Womelsdorf], Berks County, 1806 - 1828.
  • Day Book, 1806 - 1828. (1 volume) {#2m.217}

    Walker, John, Tavern Keeper, 1795 - 1800.
  • Ledger, 1795 - 1800. (1 volume) {#2m.218}

    Walton, Benjamin T., Merchant, Philadelphia, 1846 - 1870.
  • Receipt Book, 1846 - 1870. (1 folder) {#2m.219}

    Weigley Family, Merchants, Lebanon County, 1838 - 1894.
  • Ledgers, 1838 - 1887. (3 volumes) {#2m.220}
  • Cash Book, 1864 - 1894. (1 volume) {#2m.221}
  • Stock Appraisal Book, 1890. (1 volume) {#2m.222}

    Wilkes - Barre Bank Collection, Wilkes - Barre, Luzerne County, 1870 - 1913.
  • Anthracite Saving Bank -Charter, By-Laws, History, and Peoples Bank - Charter, History 1870 - 1912, undated. (1 folder) {#2m.223}
  • Miners Bank, Charter, By-Laws, History, Advertising, 1876 - 1913. (1 folder) {#2m.224}

    Woelfly, Simon J. and Pamela E., Jonestown, Lebanon County, 1869 - 1885.
  • Account Books, 1869 - 1885. (2 volumes) {#2m.225}

    Zantzinger, Paul, Merchant, Lancaster County, 1773 - 1781.
  • Ledger, 1773 - 1781. (1 volume) {#2m.226}

    Zook, David, 1820.
  • Receipt Book, 1820. (1 folder) {#2m.227}


    C. Transportation Accounts, 1795 - 1923


    Allegheny Portage Railroad (Pennsylvania Canal), 1831 - 1852
  • Journals, 1831 - 1852. (3 volumes) {#2m.228}
  • Ledger, 1850. (1 volume) {#2m.229}

    Bear Creek Railroad Company and Shenango and Allegheny Railroad Company, 1865 - 1877
  • Cash Book, 1865 - 1877. (1 volume) {#2m.230}
  • Certificates of Stock, 1866 - 1869. (1 volume) {#2m.231}

    Berks County Railroad Company, 1871
  • Share Book, 1871. (1 volume) {#2m.232}

    Berlin Branch Railroad Company, Adams County, 1876
  • Articles of Association, 1876. (2 items) {#2m.233}

    Chambersburg - Bedford Turnpike Road Company, 1865 - 1911.
  • Minutes of Meetings of Board. (1 volume) {#2m.234}

    Columbia and Philadelphia Railroad (Pennsylvania Canal), 1852 - 1857
  • Journals, 1852 - 1857. (3 volumes) {#2m.235}

    Darby Turnpike or Plank Road Company, 1850 - 1863
  • Minute Book, 1850 - 1863. (1 volume) {#2m.236}

    Harrisburg, Carlisle, and Chambersburg Turnpike Road Company, 1816 - 1880
  • Day Book, 1819 - 1856. (1 volume) {#2m.237}
  • Ledgers, 1816 - 1880. (2 volumes) {#2m.238}

    Lancaster and Susquehanna Slackwater Navigation Company, 1848
  • Bond, 1848. (1 item) {#2m.239}

    Lehigh Valley Railroad Company, 1855 - 1861
  • Day Book, 1858 - 1860. (1 volume) {#2m.240}
  • Way Bill Book, 1855 - 1861. (1 volume) {#2m.241}

    Manheim and Lititz Turnpike Road Company, 1884 - 1923
  • Minutes, 1884 - 1923. (1 volume) {#2m.242}
  • Accounts, 1917 - 1921. (1 folder){#2m.243}

    Midland Pennsylvania Railroad, [ca. 1900]
  • Blueprints, [ca. 1910]. (57 items) {#2m.244}

    Peipher's Daily Line - Harrisburg to New York, 1873 - 1876
  • Manifest Book, 1873 - 1876. (1 volume) {#2m.245}

    Pennsylvania Canal:
    See: Allegheny Portage Railroad
    Columbia and Philadelphia Railroad
    Western Division

    Pennsylvania Petroleum Rail Road Company, Meadville, Crawford County, 1872,1876
  • Stock Certificate Books, 1872,1876. (2 volumes) {#2m.246}

    Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike Road, 1795
  • Stock Share, 1795. (1 item) {#2m.247}

    Pioneer Packet Boat Company, 1835 - 1846
  • Journal, 1835 - 1846. (1 volume) {#2m.248}
  • Legal Papers, 1835 - 1846. (1 folder) {#2m.249}

    Pittsburgh and New Alexandria Turnpike Road Company, 1827 - 1853
  • Minute Book, 1827 - 1853. (1 volume) {#2m.250}

    Reliance Transportation Company, 1834 - 1852
  • Ledger, 1834 - 1837. (1 volume) {#2m.251}
  • Legal Papers, 1836 - 1852. (1 folder) {#2m.252}
  • Manifest Book, 1835 - 1837. (1 volume) {#2m.253}

    Susquehanna and Tide Water Canal, and Weight Lock, York Furnace, 1858 - 1870
  • Boat Register Books, 1858 - 1870. (2 volumes) {#2m.254}

    "The Tiger Coach Register," Lewistown, Dauphin County, 1893 - 1920
  • Register, 1893 - 1920. (1 volume) {#2m.255}

    Unidentified Forwarding Accounts, 1853
  • Day Books, 1853. (2 volumes) {#2m.256}

    United States Portable Boat Line, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, 1841 - 1881
  • Ledger, 1841 - 1881. (1 volume) {#2m.257}
  • Manifest Books, 1841 - 1846. (2 volumes) {#2m.258}

    Western Division (Pennsylvania Canal), 1834
  • Manifest Books, 1841 - 1846. (1 volume) {#2m.259}

    D. Unidentified Accounts, 1739 - 1913

    Account Books, 1800 - 1889
  • Tobacco Mill Accounts, 1800 (1 volume) {#2m.260}
  • Dressmaker's Accounts, 1845 - 1846 (1 volume) {#2m.261}
  • Work Pay Accounts, 1855 - 1872 (8 volumes) {#2m.262}
  • Poultry Accounts, 1879 - 1880 (1 volume) {#2m.263}
  • Fence Repairing Accounts, undated (4 volumes) {#2m.264}

    Cash Books, 1791 - 1893
  • Board, Rent, Stock Exchange Cash Book, 1879 - 1893 (1 volume) {#2m.265}
  • [Hopewell Forge] Cash Book, 1791 - 1792 (1 volume) {#2m.266}
  • Money Received and Spent Cash Book, 1847 - 1849 (1 volume) {#2m.267}

    Day Books, 1739 - 1913 - some now identified, See: Agnew, John.
  • Feed, Flour, etc., 1894 - 1895, 1897 - 1899 (2 volumes) {#2m.268}
  • Groceries, 1891 - 1893 (1 volume) {#2m.269}
  • Harrisburg Drug Vendor, 1810 - 1813 (1 volume) {#2m.270}
  • Harrisburg Notions, 1814 - 1816 (1 volume) {#2m.271}
  • Lebanon Plumbing Firm, 1892 - 1894 (1 volume) {#2m.272}
  • Philadelphia Merchant, 1836 - 1841 (1 volume) {#2m.273}
  • Pittsburgh Merchant, 1847 - 1851 (1 volume) {#2m.274}
  • Store Accounts, 1816 - 1818, 1819 - 1824, 1873 - 1876, 1909 -1913 (6 volumes) {#2m.275}
  • Store Accounts, Coaling and Casting, Spirits, etc., 1795 - 1796 (1 volume) {#2m.276}
  • Store Accounts, West Hill, Cumberland County, 1832 - 1833 (1 volume) {#2m.277}
  • Tailor Accounts, 1838 - 1848 (1 volume) {#2m.278}
  • Wood Sold, 1837 - 1838 (1 volume) {#2m.279}

    Journals, 1799 - 1808
  • Berryhill, 1799 - 1800 (1 volume) {#2m.280}
  • Gettysburg, Spruce Creek, Vendue list, 1804 - 1808 (1 volume) {#2m.281}

    Ledgers, 1774 - 1890
  • Feed and Saddlery Work, 1873 - 1882 (1 volume) {#2m.282}
  • In German, 1853 - 1868 (1 volume) {#2m.283}
  • Lancaster County Brewery Beer Sale, 1878 - 1890 (1 volume) {#2m.284}
  • Merchandise, 1834 - 1839, 1865 - 1872 (2 volumes) {#2m.285}
  • Miller with General Store, 1783 - 1802 (1 volume) {#2m.286}
  • Personal, 1835 - 1854 (1 volume) {#2m.287}
  • Tailor, 1774 - 1777 (1 volume) {#2m.288}

    Miscellaneous, 1884
  • Stock Inventories, 1884 (2 volume) {#2m.289}

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