Content Description

Blackfoot City Store “Sales Book,” handwritten by Martin S. Smith from April 1, 1868, to May 30, 1869; Blackfoot City Store “Book of Accounts” maintained for store owner, Edward Gardner Smith; correspondence from Jan 21, 1955 from Fanny Gerould Fisher Smith to Francis Marion Smith Jr regarding the account books. Accrual in December 2023: Materials include record from Brand Office (sept. 1911), A homestead certificate for Frank Smith (Dec 1905), Land office certificate for Charles B. Smith (June 1881), Land Office certificate for Edward Smith (1876) Notice of Water Claim by Edward Smith (June 11, 1887), Indenture from Northern Pacific Railroad Company (Jan 1, 1881), photographs of a house in Montana, possibly the Smith House (ca 1960s), some correspondence, other documents.

Acquisition Type

Gift

Provenance

Donated by Bruce Talbot Smith. 2nd Donation by Bruce T. Smith, December 28, 2023 3536 Gravelly Beach Loop NW Olympia, WA 98502-8849

Language of Description

English

Script of Description

Latin

Restrictions Apply

No