James A. Throop Records

Collection

Identifier: MsC0076

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Scope and Contents

The records of James A. Throop consist of two manuscript volumes. The first is a "Journal" kept by James A. Throop which records hardware accounts from 1860 to 1864. In the back of this volume are recipes recorded by Bessie Throop and dated 1897. The second volume is titled Loyal Union League Henry County, Iowa, 1863 -- 1864. Books and Records - James A. Throop Elected Secty Jan. 7, 1864 Last Record Nov. 4, 1864. This record book contains such material as bylaws, minutes of meetings, a list of members, etc., for this Union League in Mount Pleasant, Iowa.

2 manuscript volumes

Dates

Creation: 1860-1864

Creator

Throop, James A. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet

2 Volumes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Businessman and proprietor of the Mount Pleasant Free Press. One journal contains Throop's hardware store accounts and recipes kept by Bessie Throop. The other is a record book kept by the Loyal Union League of Henry County, Iowa, 1863-1864, which includes bylaws, meeting minutes, a membership list, etc.