Silva (J. S.) & Bros. Grocery (Stockton, Calif.) Account Book, 1890-1896

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Summary

Title:
Silva (J.S.) & Bros. Grocery (Stockton, Calif.) Account Book,
Dates:
1890-1896
Creators:
Language:
English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Silva (J.S.) & Bros. Grocery (Stockton, Calif.) Account Book, Ms32, San Joaquin County Historical Society and Museum.

Background

Scope and content:

In addition to retail transactions, the Silva's 1890s account book records commercial interactions with various local jobbers and wholesalers, including: Paul Brichetto (produce); Crown Mills (flour); the Dairymen's Union; John J. Kelly (drayage); Giuseppe Paravagna (produce); Ravenna & Co. (pasta); Stockton Savings & Loan Society; W.H. Snow (meats) and the E.B. Stowe Creamery.

Biographical / historical:

Joseph S. and Emilio Silva, Genovese immigrants, operated a grocery store at the corner of Main and East (now Wilson Way) streets in Stockton, Calif. between 1890 and 1925.

Physical description:
1 linear ft.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Processed by Don Walker; machine-readable finding aid created by Don Walker
Date Prepared:
© 2000
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid derived from MS Word. Date of source: September 1998.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research by appointment only.

Terms of access:

The library can only claim physical ownership of the collection. Users are responsible for satisfying any claimants of literary property.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Silva (J.S.) & Bros. Grocery (Stockton, Calif.) Account Book, Ms32, San Joaquin County Historical Society and Museum.

Location of this collection:
11793 North Micke Grove Road
Lodi, CA 95241, US
Contact:
(209) 331-2055
info@sanjoaquinhistory.org
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