Handwritten Iowa Farm Journal/Ledger (Story County)

Nelson, Orville F. and Winifred M.

Published by Boorum & Pease 1947-60, (Shipley, Iowa), 1947

About this Item

Handwritten account book of Orville F. and Winifred M. Nelson on a farm near Shipley in Story County, Iowa. Folio, approximately 14" H by 8.5" W. Red cloth binding to the spine and corners, with gilt stamping. The pebbled black cloth has staining to the front cover. Contents are mostly clean with a few scattered stains. Detailed accounts of personal and business expenses for the Nelson family. Entries for Labor, Cattle, Hogs, Chickens, Gas and Oil, Machinery, Seed, and Veterinary Bills. Other notations include doctor bills, Church, Farm Bureau and Donations. Includes some receipts, tax documents and other paperwork. After the 1952 entries there are a few pages documenting some travel to California, Cuba and Florida. The ledger concludes with the page heading, "Moved off the Farm, middle of Jan. 1960." The records begin in 1947. Seller Inventory # 22207

Bibliographic Details

Title: Handwritten Iowa Farm Journal/Ledger (Story ...

Publisher: Boorum & Pease 1947-60, (Shipley, Iowa)

Publication Date: 1947

Binding: Journal

Condition: Very Good