Collection: Ledger | Rochester Public Library Archives

Scope and Content Note

Small leather-bound Excelsior diary detailing daily agricultural transactions in Monroe County. The ledger book is anonymous, but can be traced to western New York through geographic references. It dates from 1879.

Dates

Creation: 1879

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish, reproduce, distribute, or use in any current or future manifestations must be obtained in writing from the Rochester Public Library Local History and Genealogy Division.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 volume)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated Sept. 2013; sent to Christine Ridarsky. Donor asked to be anonymous. Diary was reportedly purchased in upstate New York and mentions Bank of Buffalo and Mumford.