Special Collections Department
403 Parks Library
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2140
MS 333
Douglass Mutual Livestock Association
Records, 1880-1899
Descriptive summary
| creator: | Douglass Mutual Livestock Association |
| title: | Records |
| dates: | 1880-1899 |
| extent: | 0.21 linear ft. (1 half-document box ) |
| collection number: | MS 333 |
| repository: | Special Collections Department, Iowa State University. |
Administrative information
| access: | Open for research |
| publication rights: | Consult Head, Special Collections Department |
| preferred citation: | Douglass Mutual Livestock Association Records, MS 333, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library. |
Historical note
The Douglass Mutual Livestock Association of Pottstown, Berks County, Pennsylvania was an early agricultural insurance organization. The purpose of the organization was to insure horses, cows, and mules against sickness and death. In the event of death, the animal was appraised by a committee of three member appraisers. |
Collection description
This collection (1880-1899) consists of a manuscript business ledger. The ledger contains the minutes of the Douglass Mutual Livestock Association. |
Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
1 |
1 |
Manuscript Business Ledger |
1880-1899 |