Peter Grayson Ledger (1904)
Peter Grayson Account Ledger (1904)
Archival ID: 1904_03_07_Peter_Grayson_Ledger
Date: March 7, 1904 | Subject: Personal Account Ledger | Format: Document Scan
Historical Context
This 1904 entry provides a documented glimpse into the financial history of Peter Grayson. Ledger accounts like this illustrate the complexities of credit and commerce for African American families in the early 20th century, serving as essential evidence of economic participation in the rural South.
Archival Note: Historical Significance
Records such as this quantify the specific provisions and labor-based debts that defined the merchant system. They offer more than just numbers; they provide a tangible connection to the daily survival and economic management of individuals like Peter Grayson.
Records such as this quantify the specific provisions and labor-based debts that defined the merchant system. They offer more than just numbers; they provide a tangible connection to the daily survival and economic management of individuals like Peter Grayson.
Archival Citation
“Peter Grayson Account Ledger, March 1904.” Tenant Account Collection. Digitized by OMHI, ID: 1904_03_07_Peter_Grayson_Ledger.
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