Halsey Building Association financial records , 1892-1900

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Halsey Building Association (Halsey, Or.)
Title
Halsey Building Association financial records
Dates
1892-1900 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.25 linear feet, (4 containers)  :  4 folders in a multiple collection record storage box
Collection Number
B 031
Summary
The Halsey Building Association built a hall in Halsey, Oregon and rented out for dances, events, and to it to local groups for meetings. The collection (1892-1900) contains financial records of the association that include the date, price, and type of event held at the hall.
Repository
University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.

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Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC)

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Halsey Building Association built a hall in Halsey, Oregon. Organizations rented out the hall for dances, parties, vaudeville shows, and for group meetings, during the late 1800s.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Financial records consist of a day book, a cash book, and two ledgers.

The day book includes minutes and communication of the association, from 1892-1900.

Information in the cash book is organized by date, and includes event names and prices.

One of the ledgers was the Secretary's cash book, and information is organized by date (1892-1899), complete with a description of the type of event and prices.

The second ledger is organized by account name, and also includes hall up-keep and repair expenses.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Business enterprises--Oregon--Halsey

Corporate Names

  • Halsey Building Association (Halsey, Or.)

Geographical Names

  • Oregon--Social life and customs--19th century

Form or Genre Terms

  • Cashbooks
  • Daybooks
  • Financial records
  • Ledgers (account books)