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Brooke account books

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0148

Abstract

This collection contains the account books of James Brooke, and the journal of Roger Brooke, landowners.

Dates

  • 1742 - 1807

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Public use restricted to microfilm: see Manuscripts Department microfilm MS 11.

Conditions Governing Use

The reproduction of materials in this collection may be subject to copyright restrictions. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine and satisfy copyright clearances or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections. For more information visit the MCHC’s Rights and Permissions page.

Extent

1.0 Linear Feet (2 volumes)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gifts of Harold B. Stabler and Mrs. W.F. Green, March 1947.

Scope and Contents

Vol. 1: day book of James Brooke, 1742-69, with full entries for corn, wheat, tobacco, brandy, cider, venison, etc. Numerous notations of work performed. Vol. 2: journal of Roger Brooke, 1793-1807.

Title
Guide to the Brooke account books
Status
Minimally Processed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2021-09-24: Manually entered into ArchivesSpace by Mallory Herberger.

Repository Details

Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository

Contact:
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750