Thomas Indian School ledger accounts

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Thomas Indian School ledger accounts

1881-1944

https://iarchives.nysed.gov/xtf/pdf/B0643.pdf

This series constitutes a final record of financial transactions of the Thomas Indian School according to controlling and individual accounts. Controlling accounts include transactions involving clothing, fuel, freight and express, medicine, provisions, and wages. Individual accounts pertain to individual merchants and suppliers. Entries generally include date, amount, and nature of transaction (such as services, goods, labor, or cash).

3 cubic feet 9 volumes; 4 microfilm rolls 35mm

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New York State Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 8293198

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