George Dietrich collection, 1845-1983.

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George Dietrich collection, 1845-1983.

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Includes two bound ledgers (one for 1845-1849; the other for 1849-1856); a ledger index; correspondence; receipts; and a paper by Linda M. Leinicke for the University of Mississippi (1983), entitled, "George Dietrich: your helpful hardware man."

.5 linear ft. (1 box)

Mclean County Historical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7320442

Mclean County Historical Society Library

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Leinicke, Linda M.

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Dietrich, George, 1816-1900

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A tinsmith by trade, George Dietrich operated a hardware store in Bloomington from 1839 to 1864. In 1839 Dietrich bought the tinner's tools left by the Freylies Brothers whose business had failed earlier. Between 1844 and 1845, he was joined in the hardware business by his brother John, who was also a trained tinsmith. In 1864, Dietrich retired from his business on Front St. and moved to Normal, Ill. He resided in Normal until 1875. After 1875, he made a series of moves ending up in Seattle, Was...

University of Mississippi

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