George Frost, Jr., daybook, 1798-1802 Digital
Scope and Contents
Volume of mostly daybook entries of George Frost, Jr., from August 1798 to March 1802. In the front and end of the volume are accounts of John Durell of Newmarket, Josiah Bartlett, Captain Robert Parker of Lee, Daniel Piper of Northwood, Rhoda Rawlins, who provided spinning and scouring services to Frost, and Sally Gennes, who traded textile work for dish ware. The endpaper contains a tradesmen's card from Samuel Larkin, Portsmouth bookstore owner.
Dates
- Creation: 1798-1802
Language of Materials
Materials entirely in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Materials stored onsite. Please contact specialcollectionsref@hbs.edu for more information regarding access procedures.
Extent
8 linear feet (70 volumes, 1 carton, 4 boxes)Physical Location
MANU
Creator
- From the Collection: Frost family (Durham, New Hampshire) (Family)
- From the Collection: Frost, George, 1720-1796 (Person)
- From the Collection: Frost, George, 1765-1841 (Person)
- From the Collection: Burleigh, John, 1717-1776 (Person)
- From the Collection: Frost, George, 1801-1879 (Person)
- From the Collection: Frost, William P. (1802-1893) (Person)
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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