Joe Sam Ledger (1878)

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Joe Sam Account Ledger (1878)

Archival ID: 1878_10_19_Joe_Sam_Ledger

Date: Oct 19, 1878 | Subject: Personal Account Ledger | Format: Account Ledger
Joe Sam Account Ledger 1878

Why This Document Matters

This 1878 ledger entry for Joe Sam captures the economic landscape of the Reconstruction era. By documenting financial accounts, this record offers a rare window into the post-emancipation experiences of individuals navigating rural commerce, highlighting their efforts to secure economic stability amidst systemic change.

Archival Note: Historical Context
The Joe Sam ledger is a crucial primary source for understanding late-19th-century economic systems in the rural South. Preserving such records allows us to analyze the labor, credit structures, and individual agency of African American households, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of the Gullah Geechee corridor’s history.

Archival Citation

“Joe Sam Account Ledger, October 1878.” Tenant Account Collection. Digitized by OMHI, ID: 1878_10_19_Joe_Sam_Ledger.
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