David C. Williams Account Books

Collection

Identifier: qMS L58.W67

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Scope and Content Note

Ledger and sales journals recording the commercial transactions of D. C. Williams, general merchant of Pine Bluff and Van Buren, Arkansas. The entries for July, 1842 through October, 1844 pertain to Williams' business in Pine Bluff. Leaving that city in 1845, he settled in Van Buren, and entries for the period November, 1846 through August, 1869 reflect his conduct of business there in partnership, from time to time, with Edward Cunningham, John Henry, and William Whitfield.

Dates

1842-1869

Creator

Williams, David C., 1815-1884 (Person)

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Access Information

Please call (479) 575-8444 or email specoll@uark.edu at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to ensure availability of the materials.

Use Information

No Use Restrictions Apply.

No Interlibrary Loan.

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical Note

David C. Williams (1815-1884) was a general merchant of Pine Bluff and Van Buren, Arkansas.

Extent

2.62 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Additional Description

Acquisition Information

The David C. Williams Account Books were acquired from several sources. Volume 1 was purchased in February 1939 from Orion Book Service of Fort Smith, Arkansas. Volume 2 was donated to the Libraries circa 1939-1962. Volumes 3-4 were purchased from Lester Hargrett of Washington, D.C., by Arkansas History, in January 1962.