York Pinckney Account Ledger (1921)
Archival ID: omhi-ledger-1921-york-pinckney-fulton
Date: 1921–1922 | Subject: Naming Traditions & Farm Credit | Format: Financial Ledger
Why This Document Matters
This record is a genealogical and cultural milestone within the archive. The notation of the alias “Fulton” next to York Pinckney’s name is a rare preservation of community-based naming traditions. In an era where formal documentation often stripped away personal identity, this ledger captures how the community actually recognized and addressed its members. Economically, it tracks the high-intensity agricultural cycle of 1921, showing substantial investments in the materials required to yield a successful crop.
Archival Note: Identity Beyond the Page
The inclusion of a nickname like “Fulton” in a formal business ledger is significant for grant-seeking in the humanities. It demonstrates that the merchant-client relationship was personal and deeply rooted in local social structures, not just cold financial transactions.
The inclusion of a nickname like “Fulton” in a formal business ledger is significant for grant-seeking in the humanities. It demonstrates that the merchant-client relationship was personal and deeply rooted in local social structures, not just cold financial transactions.
Archival Citation
“York Pinckney ‘Fulton’ Account Ledger, 1921-1922.” Store & Daily Transaction Collection. Digitized by OMHI, ID: omhi-ledger-1921-york-pinckney-fulton.
