Research

Scope and Content Note

The Steward kept these records to track the receipt and distribution of equipment and supplies as part of his responsibilities as supply officer of the institution.

For each item (or, in a few cases, service), the volume provides: date received or issued; receiving book folio number (book no longer extant); value of item(s) received; quantity and/or size of item(s) received; quantity issued; and issuing book folio number (book no longer extant). The volume apparently covers all items for the entire institution, including: foodstuffs and spices; kitchen utensils, pots, pans, stores, and refrigerators; dishes, glasses, and eating utensils; cleansers, brushes, and other cleaning supplies; lanterns and lamps; pens, pencils, ink, paper clips, paper, and envelopes; clothing and shoes; furniture, mirrors, mattresses, and pillows; linoleum; towels; medical and surgical equipment and supplies, and prescriptions; exterminator services, automobile repairs, and other repairs and services; seeds and bulbs; painting supplies; electrical supplies; athletic equipment; maps and map handles; saw blades; keys and locks; water coolers; matches; paper bags; coal; and lumber.