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Diedrich Timm receipts

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS-404

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of the receipts of Diedrich Timm, a grocer in Augusta, GA, for purchases made from local businesses.

Dates

  • Created: 1899-1900

Conditions Governing Use

Standard Federal Copyright Law Applies (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical or Historical Information

Diedrich Timm (1859-1926) was born on October 1, 1859 in Marschamp, Hanover, Germany. He immigrated to the United States in 1875. He married Marie D. Marscalk (1861-1936) in 1890. The couple had two children, Walter Timm (1891-1939) and Albert Timm (1894-1942). Diedrich Timm owned a butcher shop and grocery at 302 Sixth Street in Augusta, Georgia. The building still stands today marked by his name “D. Timm” across from Hildebrandt’s deli.

Note written by

Extent

0.50 Linear Feet

Language

English

Arrangement Note

Collection is described at the folder level, and arranged alphabetically by the name of the business.

Method of Acquisition

This collection was acquired by the Reese Library Special Collections & Institutional Archives. It was accessioned in December of 2018. Acc# 2018.06

Processing Information

Processed by Kara Flynn, December 2018.

Title
Inventory of the Diedrich Timm receipts
Author
Kara Flynn
Date
12/07/2018
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
eng

Repository Details

Part of the Reese Library Archives Repository

Contact:
2500 Walton Way
Augusta GA 30904 US
706-667-4904