Records, 1907-1926

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Records, 1907-1926

Financial records of a local electric utility in Maine. Included are ledgers, a cashbook, journals, and a check and deposit register.

11 ledgers ; 21-41 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7677664

Raymond H. Fogler Library

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