Linwood Plantation Ledger, 1851-1861
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Linwood Plantation Ledger
- Dates
- 1851-1861 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 0.24 cubic ft. (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 12631
- Summary
- The Linwood Plantation (Louisiana?) ledger contains detailed records of cotton and corn planting; specifics of slave labor including clothing issued, hours worked, and daily production; along with details on horses and cattle.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Content Description
The Linwood Plantation (Louisiana?) ledger contains records of cotton and corn planting; specifics of the slave labor including clothing issued, hours worked, and daily planting production; along with details on horses and cattle. A majority of the ledger was written by James R. Ballance, whose name appears on the cover, in the years 1851-1861.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Use RestrictionThe original ledger is in a fragile condition. View digital surrogates. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Alternative Forms Available
Existence and Location of CopiesDigital reproductions of select material from this collection are available at http://digitalcollections.uwyo.edu:8180/luna/servlet/uwydbuwy~147~147.
Administrative Information
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created about Linwood Plantation at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis ledger was purchased from Harry Stewart, on July 24, 1974.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Samantha Cook, October 2015
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: LedgerDates: 1851-1861Container: Box 1
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Plantation crops--United States
- Plantation life--Southern States
- Slave records--Southern States
- Slaveholders--Southern States
Personal Names
- Ballance, James R.
