Records, 1907-1921.

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Records, 1907-1921.

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Financial records of a local electric utility in Maine. Included are cashbooks, journals, ledgers, and a voucher record-journal covering the years 1907 to 1921.

10 ledgers ; 34-36 cm.

Raymond H. Fogler Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7681518

Raymond H. Fogler Library

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