L. & H. Huning Journal & Ledger, 1868- 1874
File — Box: 13, Folder: 6
Identifier: CD 1
Scope and Contents
Entries on all pages ranging from individual customer purchase accounts to Huning operations including incurred expenses for the Huning Mill in Los Chavez (burned by an arsonist in 1892), etc. Journal entries reveal the nativity of the Huning Mercantile which was to grow into a regional mercantile operation. Customer entries itemize articles purchased, e.g., an entry for 13 November 1868 lists Ramon Luna's purchases: 1 pr. boots@ $10.00; 2 pr. hose @ .50; 3 lace collars @ .25; 1 pr. gloves @ $2.50; 1 knife @ $2.00; 1# cinnamon @ $2.50 and a complimentary Box of raisins. Journal entries fill the first 311 pp. followed by a 45 pp. index to the customer ledger in the following 444 pp. All entries are easily legible.
Dates
- 1868- 1874
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 45 boxes (34.66 cu. ft.) + 14 microfilm reels
General
Microfilm reel 8. Original ledger at Los Lunas Museum of Heritage and Arts
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451