Guide to the Isaac and Samuel Miller Farm Account Book, 1826-1840 DAR.1937.35

Repository
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Title
Isaac and Samuel Miller Farm Account Book
Creator
Miller, Samuel
Creator
Miller, Isaac
Collection Number
DAR.1937.35
Extent
0.13 Linear Feet (1 box)
Date
1826-1840
Abstract
The collection consists of a record book spanning from 1826 to 1840 detailing the financial accounts of Samuel and Isaac Miller's farm. The records are bound in a single volume and arranged in chronological order. Included are both income and expenses for a variety of farm products and other services including hauling and thrashing. Digital reproductions of this collection are available online.
Language
English .
Author
Shaun Hayes.
Publisher
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Address
University of Pittsburgh Library System
Archives & Special Collections
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Existence and Location of Copies

Digital reproductions of the collection are available online.

Biography

Isaac and Samuel Miller were the sons of Jacob Miller, a captain in the Pennsylvania militia. Jacob Miller had received the land at Miller's Hill on the recommendation of the Commander-in-Chief and President of the United States in 1785. The records span from 1826 to 1840.

Scope and Content Notes

The records are bound in a single volume and are arranged in chronological order. They record both income and expenses for a variety of products ranging from flour to coal. The names of other parties involved in the transactions are also included.

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Acquisition Information

Gift to Darlington Memorial Library in 1937.

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

Isaac and Samuel Miller Farm Account Book, 1826-1840, DAR.1937.35, Darlington Collection, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System

Previous Citation

Isaac and Samuel Miller Farm Account Book, 1826-1840, DAR.1937.35, Darlington Collection, Special Collections Department, University of Pittsburgh

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Shaun Hayes in May 2008.

Copyright

No copyright restrictions.

Bibliography

  • Albert, George Dallas, History of the County of Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men. (Philadelphia: L.H. Everts and Co.,1882).

Subjects

    Personal Names

    • Miller, Isaac
    • Miller, Samuel

    Geographic Names

    • Westmoreland County (Pa.)

    Occupations

    • Farmers

    Genres

    • Ledgers (Account books)

    Other Subjects

    • Agriculture -- Pennsylvania -- Westmoreland County
    • Farms -- Pennsylvania -- Westmoreland County

Container List

Isaac and Samuel Miller Farm Account Book, 1826-1840