W. W. Gingles ledger books

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: MS-0683

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Scope and Content

This collection (1899-1941) contains five ledger books documenting the business transactions of the W. W. Gingles farm and medical practice. The ledger books record the income generated from the sale of agricultural goods such as hogs, cattle, poultry, honey, corn, and hay as well as the income he earned through his medical practice. The books also document business, farm, and household expenses such as automobile repairs, coal, food, gasoline, laundry, shoes, and taxes. The two earliest books record transactions involving the breeding and sale of horses.

Dates

1899-1941

Language of Materials

English

Access Restrictions

Open for research.

Use/Re-use Restrictions

Consult Special Collections and University Archives

Biography/Profile

W. W. Gingles owned and operated a farm near Ute in Monona County, Iowa. He was also a practicing physician with an office in nearby Castana, Iowa. Dr. Gingles received his medical degree in 1890 from the University of Louisville School of Medicine.

Extent

0.42 Linear Feet (1 document box)

Additional Description

Arrangement

The collection is organized Chronologically.

Processing Information

Released on 2018-11-01.

Subjects

Account books Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Farms--Iowa Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Medicine--Practice--Iowa Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings