People’s Bank Ledger, 1910-1915

Repository:

Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University

Creator:

People's Bank

Title:

People's Bank Ledger

Collection No.:

SC 0151

Date:

1910-1915

Extent:

1 box, .73 Cubic Feet

Language of the Material:

English

Abstract:

One oversize ledger documenting the business transactions of Harrisonburg, Virginia's People's Bank, spanning August 31, 1910 to June 12, 1915.

This bank ledger shows the daily transactions of the People's Bank in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Within five years, the bank's daily balance grew from a little over $4,000 to just over $91,000.

One oversize ledger documenting the business transactions of Harrisonburg, Virginia's People's Bank, spanning August 31, 1910 to June 12, 1915. The ledger's spine cover is stamped: "T.C. Fullers Daily Balance General Ledger & Blotter No. 1" which likely refers to the company that produced this particular ledger type. Additionally, the spine cover is stamped: "Mt. Solon Bank, Inc., Mt. Solon, VA." Despite this identifying mark, it is assumed, based on internal evidence, that the ledger documents the business transactions of the People's Bank in Harrisonburg. The first note in the book, on page 2, states: "Peoples Bank, Harrisonburg, VA." The ledger begins on August 31, 1910, with a balance of $4,075.00. Amounts are recorded for entries such as real estate, furniture and fixtures, subscriptions paid, certificates, certificates of deposit, checks, etc. The last entry on the last page of the book is dated June 12, 1915, with a bank balance of $91,763.95.

The ledger is housed in an oversize box.