Account book, 1776 Digital
Scope and Contents
Account book reflecting names, material purchased, and amounts charged by Albert and Thomas Smith's shipbuilding business in 1776. Purchasers included Jacob Sheafe, Hopley Yeaton, Major George Gains, Samuel Cutts, and Samuel Sherburne. Also accounts of auction sales of masts and a hull, possibly from a condemned ship.
Dates
- Creation: 1776
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Materials stored onsite. Contact specialcollectionsref@hbs.edu for more information.
Extent
.42 linear feet (2 boxes)Physical Location
MANU
Repository Details
Part of the Baker Library Special Collections and Archives, Harvard Business School Repository
Baker Library Special Collections and Archives holds unique resources that focus on the evolution of business and industry, as well as the records of the Harvard Business School, documenting the institution's development over the last century. These rich and varied collections support research in a diverse range of fields such as business, economic, social and cultural history as well as the history of science and technology.
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