Peter Nesmith Ledger (1927)

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Peter Nesmith Account Ledger (1927)

Archival ID: 1927_06_18_Peter_Nesmith_Ledger

Date: June 18, 1927 | Subject: Personal Account Ledger | Format: Account Ledger
Peter Nesmith Account Ledger 1927

Why This Document Matters

This 1927 ledger entry for Peter Nesmith provides a critical snapshot of economic life in Williamsburg County. By cataloging provisions and credit obligations, these documents reveal the fiscal management strategies employed by African American families during the interwar years, offering insight into how households balanced their accounts against local store debts.

Archival Note: Historical Context
The Nesmith family ledgers serve as essential evidence of the economic endurance and community reliance of farmers in the Gullah Geechee corridor. Documenting these specific debits and credits allows us to better understand the systemic challenges and individual agency of those navigating the rural credit economy during a period of transition.

Archival Citation

“Peter Nesmith Account Ledger, June 1927.” Tenant Account Collection. Digitized by OMHI, ID: 1927_06_18_Peter_Nesmith_Ledger.
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