Thompson Carriage and Paint Shop (Ypsilanti, Mich.) records, circa 1842-1890

Summary

Creator:

Thompson Carriage and Paint Shop (Ypsilanti, Mich.)

Abstract:

Ypsilanti, Michigan business; account books and daybooks.

Extent:

1 linear foot (18 volumes)

Language:

English

Call Number:

86735 Bb 2

Authors:

Finding aid created by Michigan Historical Collections staff

Background

Scope and Content:

The record group consists of account books and daybooks of the firm. Included is a record of log purchases, 1845-1853, and accounts of wheat purchased in 1842.

Biographical / Historical:

Thompson Carriage and Paint Shop was a nineteenth century Ypsilanti, Michigan business.

Acquisition Information:

The record group was the gift of B. C. Thompson of Ypsilanti, Michigan (donor no. 3007 ) and came to the library in 1953.

Accruals:

No further additions to the records are expected.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Subjects

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Subjects:

Business records.
Carriages and carts -- Michigan -- Ypsilanti.
Paint industry and trade -- Michigan -- Ypsilanti.

Names:

Thompson, Benjamin, 1805-
Thompson, O. E., 1838-

Places:

Washtenaw County (Mich.)
Ypsilanti (Mich.)