Guide to the William M. Darlington Fort Pitt Copybooks, 1752-1782 DAR.1925.12

Repository
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Title
William M. Darlington Fort Pitt Copybooks
Creator
Darlington, William M. (William McCullough)
Collection Number
DAR.1925.12
Extent
0.42 Linear Feet (1 box)
Date
1752-1782
Abstract
These copybooks were hand written by William Darlington, a nineteenth century collector of American history, in 1839. The volumes contain records about Fort Pitt, business transactions from 1752 to 1782, a list of names of some inhabitants at the fort, and some unrelated notes about Darlington's observations of birds in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Digital reproductions of this collection are available online.
Language
English .
Author
Nicole Mader.
Publisher
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Address
University of Pittsburgh Library System
Archives & Special Collections
Website: library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections
Contact Us: www.library.pitt.edu/ask-archivist
URL: http://library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital reproductions of this collection are available online.

Scope and Content Notes

The first volume contains information about the trading of goods at Fort Pitt between 1752 and 1782. William M. Darlington used this volume to copy records from various sources in the mid-nineteenth century. The volume is in no particular sequential order nor does it include a citation of sources. Included among these records are letters about events at Fort Pitt, along with pages of transactions. One page contains a list of payments made with the name of customers and goods purchased. Darlington was also interested in ornithology and a portion of the journal is dedicated to bird sightings in Allegheny County. The second volume contains a list of names of some inhabitants of Fort Pitt during the mid to late eighteenth century. The business transactions in the second volume are more voluminous and detailed than in the first. The items being sold were a variety of goods such as lead, flints, animal skins, powder, saddles, beans, baths, alcohol, and various household wares. The volumes are in good condition, although some of Darlington's handwriting is difficult to discern.

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Acquisition Information

Part of the original donation of William M. Darlington's family library to the University of Pittsburgh in 1918 and 1925 by his daughters, Edith Darlington Ammon and Mary Carson Darlington.

Custodial History

This collection was located in the Darlington Memorial Library in the University's Cathedral of Learning until 2007 when it was moved to the ULS Archives Service Center for processing, storage, preservation and service. However, it remains in the custodianship of the ULS Special Collections Department.

Preferred Citation

William Darlington Fort Pitt Copybook, 1753-1782, DAR.1925.12, Darlington Collection, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System

Previous Citation

William Darlington Fort Pitt Copybook, 1753-1782, DAR.1925.12, Darlington Collection, Special Collections Department, University of Pittsburgh

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Nicole Mader in May 2008.

Copyright

No copyright restrictions.

Subjects

    Personal Names

    • Darlington, William M. (William McCullough)
    • Darlington, William M. (William McCullough) -- Finance, Personal

    Geographic Names

    • Fort Pitt (Pa.) -- Commerce
    • Fort Pitt (Pa.) -- History

    Genres

    • Copybooks
    • Ledgers (Account books)

    Other Subjects

    • Business and Industry
    • Birds -- Pennsylvania -- Allegheny County

Container List

Ledger Fort Pitt, 1752-1791
Containers
box 1, volume 1
Ledger Fort Pitt, 1765-1782
Containers
box 1, volume 2