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Linwood Plantation Ledger, 1851-1861

Overview of the Collection

Title
Linwood Plantation Ledger
Dates
1851-1861 (inclusive)
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
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
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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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.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Use Restriction

The 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 Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

Alternative Forms Available

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital reproductions of select material from this collection are available at http://digitalcollections.uwyo.edu:8180/luna/servlet/uwydbuwy~147~147.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created about Linwood Plantation at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This ledger was purchased from Harry Stewart, on July 24, 1974.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Samantha Cook, October 2015

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
  • Description: Ledger
    Dates: 1851-1861
    Container: Box 1

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Subject Terms

  • Plantation crops--United States
  • Plantation life--Southern States
  • Slave records--Southern States
  • Slaveholders--Southern States

Personal Names

  • Ballance, James R.
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