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William E. Spier Account Book

An inventory of the item at Syracuse University

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Spier, William E.
Title: William E. Spier Account Book
Inclusive Dates: 1853-1864
Quantity: 1 folder (SC)
Abstract: Account book of a 19th century Central New York cabinet maker and carpenter
Language: English
Repository: Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
222 Waverly Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13244-2010
https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center

Biographical History

Nothing is known of William Spier beyond what can be gleaned from the collection. He was evidently a cabinet maker and carpenter in the vicinity of Johnstown, New York.

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Scope and Contents of the Collection

The William E. Spier Account Book consists of a single volume, listing work performed, customer names, expenses, and income. Entries are in roughly, but not strictly, chronological order, and the filled pages are not consecutive. Several laid-in pages contain lists of figures and of work performed.

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Restrictions

Access Restrictions

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Use Restrictions

Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.

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Subject Headings

Persons

Spier, William E.

Subjects

Carpenters -- New York (State)
Woodworkers -- New York (State)

Places

Johnstown (N.Y.) -- History -- 19th century.

Genres and Forms

Account books.

Occupations

Carpenters.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

William E. Spier Account Book,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

Purchase, 1969.

Finding Aid Information

Created by: MRC
Date: 1 Oct 2010
Revision history:

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Inventory

Financial papers
SC 594 Account book 1853-1864

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