Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
This series consists of journals providing a detailed chronological record of expenditures and production of the school's
farm. The agricultural program was part of the "instruction in husbandry and the arts of civilization" that the school provided
to resident Indian children. Expenditure journals itemize each purchase or loss by farm department (e.g., poultry, dairy,
fruits, garden, field crops) and account (e.g., equipment, home products used, profit and loss, labor employees).
Creator:
Title:
Thomas Indian School farm expenditure and production journals
Quantity:
2 cubic feet
Quantity:
4 volume(s)
Quantity:
1 35mm microfilm roll(s)
Inclusive Dates:
1918-1947
Series Number:
B0641