John Bidwell account book.

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California State University, Chico
California State University, Chico, Special Collections Meriam Library
400 West First Street
Chico, California 95929-0295
(530) 898-6603
SpecialCollections@csuchico.edu
http://www.csuchico.edu/special-collections/
2020


Descriptive Summary

Title: John Bidwell account book.
Dates: 1887.
Collection Number: MSS 338
Creator/Collector: Bidwell, John, 1819-1900.
Extent: 1 volume, .12 linear feet
Repository: California State University, Chico
Chico, California 95929-0295
Abstract: Account book of flour mill and cannery businesses dated June 8, 1887 through October 24, 1887.
Language of Material: English

Access

Collection is open for research without restriction.

Publication Rights

The library can only claim physical ownership of the collection. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain permission to publish reproductions from the owner of copyright.

Preferred Citation

John Bidwell account book.. California State University, Chico

Acquisition Information

Gift of Frank B. Durkee.

Biography/Administrative History

John Bidwell owned a cannery and flour mill in Chico, California.

Scope and Content of Collection

The account book of flour mill and cannery businesses dated June 8, 1887 through October 24, 1887. It includes orders taken from John Bidwell, name of purchaser and location. Also listed are the numbers of packages for each order, weight, and types of articles to include vinegar, flour, bran, wheat, corn meal, barley, canned fruit, grains etc.

Indexing Terms

Bidwell Cannery (Chico, Calif.)
Chico Mills (Chico, Calif.)
Chico (Calif.)--History.
Account books.