J. M. York Journal
c.00523

Summary Information

Repository
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Creator
York, J. M.
Title
J. M. York journal
ID
c.00523
Date [bulk]
Bulk, 1899-1901
Date [inclusive]
1899-1922
Extent
0.1 Cubic feet , 1 volume on shelf
Language
English

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan."

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Biographical Note

John M. York was a general store merchant who lived in Orleans Township, Ionia County, Michigan according to the 1910 Federal Census.

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Scope and Contents note

The collection consists of a journal that belonged to John M. York who owned a general store in Ionia County, Michigan. The journal dates mostly from 1899 to 1901 with a portion dating from 1922. Also within the journal are the recordings of 1913 auction sales by George Kelner. This journal may be connected with the ledger in another collection (c.00524); both were found in the home of Ludwig C. Winters by the donor.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections October 1983

Conrad Hall
888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu

Revision Description

  August 2000

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Legal Status

Copyright: Michigan State University. Property Rights: Michigan State University.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.

Custodial History

Gift of Dan Scott, 1983-09-27.

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Controlled Access Headings

Genre(s)

  • Journals (accounts)
  • Ledgers (account books)

Geographic Name(s)

  • Ionia (Mich.)
  • Ionia County (Mich.)

Personal Name(s)

  • Kelner, George
  • Scott, Dan

Subject(s)

  • Agriculture -- Michigan
  • Auctions -- Michigan
  • General stores -- Michigan

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Collection Inventory

Volume

Journal 1899-1922 

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