Manuscript Collection: Ledger Records
Collection Overview
Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: These ledger books contain mercantile records, doctor's accounts, and court records. The William Whitfield account book (1858-1861) tells of his handling consignments to and from various points on the Arkansas River. The mercantile records reveal much about the way of life in the formative years of the country. The doctor's records give an interesting glimpse into the sort of service they performed. Note: See also "Fort Smith Trader's Book" for further information concerning this interesting ledger.
Access Restrictions
Available by appointment only at the Helmerich Center for American Research (HCAR) with the exception of materials with donor restrictions. Contact Library staff in advance to inquire if materials exist pertaining to your research interests.
Use Restrictions
Please contact the Rights and Reproduction Department for information on publishing or reproducing materials included in these records. Permission will be granted by the Gilcrease Museum as the owner of the physical materials, and does not imply permission from the copyright holder. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain all necessary permissions from the copyright holder.
Provenance
The Gilcrease Foundation acquired these materials before 1964 and is housed in the Helmerich Center for American Research (HCAR). The library currently receives most materials through community donation, board members, artists and the acquisition of manuscript collections.
Staff, interns, and volunteers of the Thomas Gilcrease Library and Archive have contributed to the organization and maintenance of the files since the collection passed to the City of Tulsa in the 1950s.