A Guide to the Oliver M. Brown Records, 1844-1849
A Collection in
Stewart Bell Jr. Archives, Handley Regional Library
Accession number 381 WFCHS
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Stewart Bell Jr. Archives, Handley Regional Library
Stewart Bell Jr. Archives RoomThe Handley Regional Library
Winchester-Frederick County Historical Society
P.O. Box 58
Winchester, VA 22604
Phone: (540) 662-9041, ext.17
Email: archives@handleyregional.org
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© 1976 By Stewart Bell Jr. Archives, Handley Regional Library
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Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
Collection is open to all researchers.
Use Restrictions
Restrictions may apply concerning the use, photoduplication, or publication of items in this collection. Consult a member of the archives staff for information concerning these restrictions. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright.
Preferred Citation
Oliver M. Brown Records, 381 WFCHS, Stewart Bell Jr. Archives, Handley Regional Library, Winchester, VA, USA.
Acquisition Information
Acquired as a gift.
Biographical Information
Oliver M. Brown, son of Samuel Brown, was born on March 6, 1815. In 1838 he married Susan C. Baker (d. 1880) and later began to run the successful Baker Mercantile. He also owned several lots in Winchester. Brown died on December 14, 1885.
Scope and Content
This collection contains an account book from a business owned by Oliver M. Brown from 1844 to 1849. The account book includes miscellaneous notes concerning personal business, bank account notes, purchase notes, an account ledger, and a listing of who owed him money.