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Pablo and Potvin Mercantile Records, 1910-1912
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Pablo and Potvin Mercantile
- Title
- Pablo and Potvin Mercantile Records
- Dates
- 1910-1912 (inclusive)19101912
- Quantity
- 1073 image files
- Collection Number
- Mss 824
- Summary
- This collection consists of two financial journals from the Pablo and Potvin Mercantile of Ronan, Montana, from 1910-1912.
- Repository
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University of Montana, Mansfield Library, Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library
University of Montana
32 Campus Dr. #9936
59812-9936
Missoula, MT
Telephone: 406-243-2053
library.archives@umontana.edu - Access Restrictions
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Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of Archives and Special Collections, the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, and The University of Montana-Missoula.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
The Pablo and Potvin Mercantile was owned by Michael Pablo and Fred F. Potvin. It operated at least six general stores and was headquartered in Ronan, Montana. By 1915 the company was doing business as the Ronan Mercantile Company.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists of two financial ledgers, Ledger A and Ledger B for the Pablo and Potvin general stores. It is clear that there was also a Ledger C at one time but the current location of this ledger is unknown.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alternative Forms Available
This collection consists of scans of original ledgers. The ledgers were retained by their owner.
Restrictions on Use
Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. Copyright not transferred to the University of Montana.
Preferred Citation
Pablo and Potvin Mercantile Records, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Location of Originals
The original ledgers were returned to the donor.
Custodial History
These ledgers were loaned to the Archives for scanning in 2013. The original ledgers were returned to their owner.
Acquisition Information
Scans of these ledgers were created by the Mansfield Library for the Archives in 2013.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
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Volume | ||
Volume 1 | Pablo and Potvin Mercantile, Ledger A | 1910-1911 |
Volume 2 | Pablo and Potvin Mercantile, Ledger B | 1911-1912 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Form or Genre Terms
- Account books
- Business records
Occupations
- Merchants--Montana