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Eye Prescription Ledger

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-668

Scope and Contents

The Eye Prescription Ledger contains a ledger with the prescriptions kept by an eye doctor, presumably in Walla Walla, Washington. The dates range from January 1, 1899 to May 1, 1904.

Dates

  • Creation: 1899 January 1-1904 May 1

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Eye Prescription Ledger houses a ledger of eye prescriptions. The record provides information on the prices of frames, lenses and other related materials during the early twentieth century. The dates of the collection range from January 1, 1899 to May 1, 1904.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Mrs. Harriette Robinson in March, 1977. The accession number associated with this donation is retro-0581.

Title
Guide to the Eye Prescription Ledger
Author
Kacey Godwin
Date
2018
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Whitman College and Northwest Archives Repository

Contact:
345 Boyer Avenue
Walla Walla WA 99362 United States
509-527-5922