Special Collections Department
403 Parks Library
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2140
MS 385
Archer & Hayes
Account Book, 1883-1951, undated
Descriptive summary
| creator: | Archer & Hayes |
| title: | Account Book |
| dates: | 1883-1951, undated |
| extent: | 0.21 linear feet (1 half-document box) |
| collection number: | MS 385 |
| repository: | Special Collections Department, Iowa State University. |
Administrative information
| access: | Open for research |
| publication rights: | Consult Head, Special Collections Department |
| preferred citation: | Archer & Hayes Account Book, MS 385, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library. |
Biographical note
Andrew Archer, Jr., and Winfield L. Hayes were farmers in East Chester, Westchester County, New York. They operated a farm and dairy together starting in 1883. |
Collection description
The collection (1883-1951, undated) consists of an account book from the Archer & Hayes farm and dairy in East Chester, New York. The volume contains an 1883 agreement establishing the business, as well as accounts for amounts of milk and produce sold, 1883-1885; labor accounts, 1883-1884; planting accounts, 1884-1890; and stock inventories, 1884-1885. The book also contains an unidentified farmer's journal from 1942-1951 for a farm in Westchester County, New York. This journal includes entries on livestock, planting, and household accounts |
Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
1 |
1 |
Account Book |
1883-1851, undated |