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Immediate Source of Acquisition

Accession 2009.152

Scope and Contents

Consists of 1 volume, functioning as a journal and account book, 1974-1977, of Devils Lake Trading Post, an amusement park located near Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. The following information was provided by the seller: "Each day has an entry with who worked, what was done, what the weather was like, etc. There are records of items purchased  bills, dates, and amounts workers were paid. There are receipts and records of income generated from coin machines, go-carts, bikes, mini golf, dodge-em cars, concessions and more. Daily income is recorded. There are workers names and phone numbers and even some un-cashed checks in the back."

Book measures 9 5/8" x 6 1/4".

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Account books
• Amusement parks--Wisconsin
• Journals (accounts)