Research

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of lists of items ordered by an unidentified entity at the State Lunatic Asylum. No prices or costs are given. Amounts or numbers of items are frequently not given. A wide variety of items are listed, for example: window shades; medicine cups; tabacco; fabric; plow parts; coats, pants, hose, and neck ties; clams; coal; pine boards; chess pieces; cow feed; tape; tea; candles; magazines; hammers; buttons; hinges; flags; and many other items.

B1499-97: This accretion contains daily lists of items ordered. Besides common food items and clothing, a great variety of items are included, for example: 1 gate, 12 ft., patent; 1/2 gal. cologne; ice bag for head; violin bridge; theater tickets; banjo strings; cuttlefish bone; and insect powder and bellows.