Special Collections Department
403 Parks Library
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2140
MS 683
W. W. Gingles
Ledger Books, 1899-1941
Descriptive summary
| creator: | Gingles, W. W. |
| title: | Ledger books |
| dates: | 1899-1941 |
| extent: | 0.42 linear feet (1 document box) |
| collection number: | MS 683 |
| repository: | Special Collections Department, Iowa State University. |
Administrative information
| access: | Open for research |
| publication rights: | Consult Head, Special Collections Department |
| preferred citation: | W. W. Gingles ledger books, MS 683, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library. |
Historical note
W. W. Gingles owned and operated a farm near Ute in Monona County, Iowa. He was also a practicing physician with an office in nearby Castana, Iowa. Dr. Gingles received his medical degree in 1890 from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. |
Collection description
This collection (1899-1941) contains five ledger books documenting the business transactions of the W. W. Gingles farm and medical practice. The ledger books record the income generated from the sale of agricultural goods such as hogs, cattle, poultry, honey, corn, and hay as well as the income he earned through his medical practice. The books also document business, farm, and household expenses such as automobile repairs, coal, food, gasoline, laundry, shoes, and taxes. The two earliest books record transactions involving the breeding and sale of horses. |
Organization
The collection is in chronological order. |
Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
1 |
1 |
Ledger book: horses |
1899-1900 |
1 |
2 |
Ledger book: horses |
1902 |
1 |
3 |
Ledger book: farm and business |
1914-1920 |
1 |
4 |
Ledger book: farm and business |
1921-1924 |
1 |
5 |
Ledger book: farm and business |
1935-1941 |