Guide to the John Miller Day Book, 1817-1824 DAR.1937.33

Repository
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Title
John Miller Day Book
Creator
Miller, John
Collection Number
DAR.1937.33
Extent
0.42 Linear Feet (1 box)
Date
1817-1824
Abstract
John Miller owned a dry goods business in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, in the nineteenth century. The collection contains daily records of his business transactions. Digital reproductions of this collection are available online.
Language
English .
Author
Nicole Mader.
Publisher
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Address
University of Pittsburgh Library System
Archives & Special Collections
Website: library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections
Contact Us: www.library.pitt.edu/ask-archivist
URL: http://library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital reproductions of the collection are available online.

Scope and Content Notes

John Miller sold groceries, dry goods, tobacco, and whiskey, along with many other items including, wine, rum, coffee, peach brandy, oil, silk, molasses, sugar, butter, and gin. Miller's store was located in what is now Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. This ledger includes the daily records of business transactions from September 8, 1817 through October 13, 1824, and includes purchases, prices, and a list of customers.

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Acquisition Information

Gift to the Darlington Memorial Library in 1937.

Custodial History

This collection was located in the Darlington Memorial Library in the University's Cathedral of Learning until 2007 when it was moved to the ULS Archives Service Center for processing, storage, preservation and service. However, it remains in the custodianship of the ULS Special Collections Department.

Preferred Citation

John Miller Day Book, 1817-1824, DAR.1937.33, Darlington Collection, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System

Previous Citation

John Miller Day Book, 1817-1824, DAR.1937.33, Darlington Collection, Special Collections Department, University of Pittsburgh

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Nicole Mader in May 2008.

Copyright

No copyright restrictions.

Subjects

    Personal Names

    • Miller, John

    Geographic Names

    • Westmoreland County (Pa.) -- Commerce
    • Westmoreland County (Pa.) -- History

    Genres

    • Ledgers (Account books)

    Other Subjects

    • Business enterprises -- Pennsylvania -- Westmoreland County
    • General stores -- Pennsylvania -- Westmoreland County
    • Merchants

Container List

John Miller Day Book, 1817-1824
Containers
box 1, volume 1