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David Meyer papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: ARCHS-003

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of the 19th- early 20th century estate papers of David Meyer. Collection materials include bills, lists of property, account receipts, deeds, correspondence, mortgages, and checks.

Dates

  • Created: 1846-1900
  • Other: Date acquired: 02/14/1978

Conditions Governing Use

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

Biographical or Historical Information

David Meyer was born circa 1801-1805 in South Carolina, the son of David Meyer and Helen Miller. He married Ruth "Ruthy" Hankinson, and the couple had at least 6 children: Louisa Meyer (born 1831), Frances Meyer (born 1836), Betsy Meyer (born 1838), Christopher Columbus "Kit" Meyer (born 1840), Isabella Meyer (born 1842), Harrietta Meyer (born 1844).

Note written by

Extent

0.00 Linear Feet

Language

English

Abstract

Bills, lists of property, account receipts, deeds, correspondence, mortgage, checks

Arrangement Note

This collection is arranged chronologically at the folder level.

Custodial History

Previously titled: Meyer, David. Retitled in 2017.

Source of Acquisition

Augusta Richmond County Museum

Method of Acquisition

This material was donated to the Augusta Richmond County Historical Society by the Augusta Richmond County Museum on 02/14/1978. Acc# 1978.12

Processing Information

Processed by Kara Flynn in April, 2018.

Title
Inventory of the David Meyer papers
Date
04/24/2018
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

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