Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Leib Family Financial Records
- Dates:
- 1881-1908
- Creators:
- Leib, Samuel F., 1848-1924 Leib, Lida C., (Campbell Grissom), d. 1929
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- 2.5 linear feet
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
-
Leib Family Financial Records. History San Jose Research Library
Background
- Scope and content:
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Samuel Leib family financial records, the bulk of which are receipts and invoices from local businesses in San Jose for household and business expenses between 1881 and 1908. The receipts have been sorted chronologically, then alphabetically, by business. In addition, the records include two ledgers: Law Offices of S. F. Leib "Abstract Account" (1893-1898) and an unidentified accounting ledger (1872-1880); and a small assortment of stock certificates. As a whole, the papers provide a snapshot of the local San Jose business community, as well as insight into one family's expenses in the late 19th century. A set of Leib family correspondence was also included in the papers purchased by the donor, but these were acquired by Stanford University.
- Biographical / historical:
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Samuel Franklin Leib (1848-1924) was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, to Joseph and Clarissa Leib. He had two brothers. He was educated in law in Michigan and came West to join the law practice of the celebrated attorney Delphine Delmas. He died of pneumonia in San Jose, December 26, 1924, at the age of 76.
- Acquisition information:
- This set of Leib papers was donated in 2018. It had been purchased at an estate sale by the donor.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Business records
Households
Cost and standard of living
Nineteenth century
Lawyers
Stock certificates - Names:
- Imperiale Orchard Co.
The Pacific Coast Illuminating and Fuel Co. of California
The Climax Oil Company
Santa Clara Oil Co. of Coalinga
Cabaret des Folies
Lorrimer, Charles M.
Rock, John - Places:
- San Jose (Calif.)
Santa Clara County (Calif.)
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- 1881-1908
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The collection is open to the public for research by appointment with the Curator of Library & Archives.
- Terms of access:
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Contact the Curator of Library & Archives for reproduction and publication.
- Preferred citation:
-
Leib Family Financial Records. History San Jose Research Library
- Location of this collection:
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1661 Senter RoadSan Jose, CA 95112, US
- Contact:
- (408) 287-2290