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Preferred Citation:

Calvin Hobart Account Book, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Acquisition Information:

Acc. 2013.045 was received by Special Collections on 1/10/2013.

Processing Information:

Accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in February 2013.

Biographical Information:

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Scope and Contents

Account book, 1808-1839, kept by Calvin Hobart, a cabinet maker, grain mill builder, and craftsman. Hobart moved from Vermont to Ohio in 1821, and then on to Schuyler County, Illinois in 1822. Listed in the account book are transactions recording payment for tables, chair frames, cradles, agricultural produce, horse pasturage, and labor. The book begins with approximately 40 pages of accounts, then the next 50 pages are blank, and the remaing section of the book contains more accounts.

Arrangement of Materials:

This collection is not yet fully arranged and described. Researchers may wish to consult with a staff member for further information in advance of using the collection.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Account books
• Grain--Milling--Illinois
• Illinois--History--19th century
• Illinois--Social life and customs
• Vermont--Social life and customs