Lucy Brown Ledger (1903)
Lucy Brown Account Ledger (1903)
Archival ID: 1903_03_19_Lucy_Brown_Ledger
Date: March 19, 1903 | Subject: Personal Account Ledger | Format: Document Scan
Historical Context
This 1903 ledger entry for Lucy Brown serves as a primary record of early 20th-century economic exchange in Williamsburg County. These ledger pages are essential for documenting the financial independence and community reliance of African American households during this period.
Archival Note: Analysis of Lucy Brown Entry
This document highlights the specific ledger practices of the era. The meticulous recording of transactions reflects the structured nature of merchant credit systems that shaped the daily lives of families in our heritage region.
This document highlights the specific ledger practices of the era. The meticulous recording of transactions reflects the structured nature of merchant credit systems that shaped the daily lives of families in our heritage region.
Archival Citation
“Lucy Brown Account Ledger, March 1903.” Tenant Account Collection. Digitized by OMHI, ID: 1903_03_19_Lucy_Brown_Ledger.
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