Manuscripts

Frank W. Poole farm ledgers

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Description: Two business ledgers used by Frank W. Poole in the running of his peach orchard during the years of the Great Depression, World War II, into the early 1950s; the ledgers document the persons of farm labor in Yuba City, California, their wages and expenses. The first ledger is a monthly time book for the years 1936 to 1941, which contains the pay records for the employees of the peach orchard, who were Sikh, Chinese, Japanese, white, and Mexican. The second ledger is a journal of expenses for the years 1942 to 1955, which records household, personal, and some farm expenses.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1935-1955.
Call number: mssHM 84120
Creator: Poole, Frank W (1887-1961)(Opens in new tab)

John Poole papers

Manuscripts

A collection of 75 items from 1817? to 1837, it consists of letters written by John Poole; 74 of which were written to James St. Aubyn and one letter was written to Abraham Hayward. The letters discuss the latest theater news and gossip, and Poole offers his opinion about various plays and actors. The letters shed light on the theater of the period, and most of the great actors of the day are mentioned and frequently their performances in specific plays are evaluated by Poole. Poole also wrote to St. Aubyn of some of the legal problems he encountered in producing his own plays. James St. Aubyn (1783-1862), was the eldest of 15 illegitimate children of Sir John St. Aubyn, 5th Baronet; James St. Aubyn was also an avid theater-goer and member of British gentry society. Abraham Hayward (1801-1884) was a British man of letters and leader of British society.

mssHM 44280-44354

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John Poole papers

Manuscripts

mssHM 44280-44354

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California Orchard Company report to stockholders

Manuscripts

The California Orchard Company's report to stockholders discusses the recent growth of trees and vines, orchard plantings, the hay crop, nursery stock, the labor force, expenses and wages, rainfall and irrigation, and finances and stock subscription payments due, and includes condensed balances from the general ledger. There are six black-and-white 5 x 7-inch photographs showing apricot, pear, apple, almond and walnut trees, and lima bean vines, with captions describing plantings and yields. Report is a copy of typescript signed by Carlyle Thorpe, manager, with typed subscription amounts filled in and original photographs mounted on pages. Includes mailing envelope addressed to J.M. Quint, Los Angeles.

mssHM 84032

91st Pennsylvania Infantry Regimental Monument, Little Round Top, Gettysburg

Visual Materials

Image of the monument to the 91st Pennsylvania Infantry on Little Round Top. Monument sits ontop of a boulder. View shows the country side below including the Peach Orchard, Wheatfield, and a farm in the background. Inscribed on the monument: 91. / P. V. V. / Reg. / Position / July 2, 3, 4, 1863.

photCL 304 (21)

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Ledger showing work on Pica Tract, San Bernardino, Calif

Manuscripts

Ledger tracking work on and around the Pica Tract from 1903 to 1904. Includes specific charts of Well No.10, Well No. 34, Well No.37, Well No. 41, Well No. 42 on stream No.9, Well No.43 on stream No.12, the Copeland Wells, vouchers issued by F.E. Brown for L.V. Water Co., elevations on the Pica Tract, and the Pica Tract Cement Ditch. Also labeled "ledger showing stream runoff in San Bernardino Mtns."

mssHM 73664

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Joseph Thorndike ledgers

Manuscripts

The collection is made up of five ledgers, which include: 1. Business ledger from Illinois, 1877 to 1897, documenting various business ventures of Thorndike in Illinois, including railroad investments and shipping goods to the American south; 2. Agricultural ledger from Illinois, Minnesota and California, 1882 to 1941, documenting Thorndike's farming ventures in three states; 3. Pasadena Farmer's Club logbook, 1898 to 1905, containing the minutes of the club's meetings (Thorndike was secretary); 4. Sunny Hope Ranch log, 1900 to 1912, documenting Thorndike's daily work on his ranch in Pasadena, with details about his agricultural products, produce, crops, and the Mexican and Asian workers on his ranch, as well as his work as horticultural inspector; and 5. Sunny Hope Ranch log, 1912 to 1921, a continuation of the previous logbook. Most of the ledgers have loose items inside their front and back covers including documents and newspaper clippings.

mssHM 83854-83858

Frank W. Poole farm ledgers

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