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Coffee and Spice Department ledger


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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
This ledger, created at the Utica State Hospital, apparently records sales or transfers of quantities of coffee and spices to other state hospitals. Accounts include date; item and amount purchased; price per unit; and total amount paid. The ledger also contains an account for coffee and spices purchased by Utica State Hospital, and three accounts for purchases from coffee and spice vendors.
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Coffee and Spice Department ledger
Quantity:

0.25 cubic feet

1 volume

Inclusive Dates:
1898-1902
Series Number:
B1501

Arrangement

Arranged by name of hospital account.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of one ledger created at the Utica State Hospital apparently to record sales or transfers of quantities of coffee and spices to several other state hospitals. Accounts include date; item and amount purchased; price per unit; and total amount paid. The ledger also contains an account for coffee and spices purchased by Utica State Hospital, and three accounts for purchases from coffee and spice vendors.

Custodial History

These records were transferred to the State Archives on September 16, 1996 from Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center under RDA 19266.

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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

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