Hamp Dorsey Account Ledger (1927)
Archival ID: 1927_10_21_Hamp_Dorsey_Ledger
Why This Document Matters
This document is essential for understanding the fiscal relationship between Hamp Dorsey and the local merchant credit system in 1927. These ledgers represent the “paper trail” of survival, documenting how families managed their harvest-time accounts against store debts.
The Dorsey family ledgers are critical for demonstrating the economic endurance of Black farmers in Williamsburg County. By tracking these debits and credits, we gain insight into the broader economic landscape of the Gullah Geechee corridor during the interwar period.
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