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Casa de Comercio 'La Palestina' Records

 Collection
Identifier: 2019-13

Scope and Contents Note

The collection consists of one large oversize accounting book that measures 16" x 21". The book contains of 350 fojas, totaling 700 pages. Please note that several small pieces of the cover have fallen off and have been placed in a plastic sleeve, which can be found inside the book. Within the book, the individual accounts are listed by the person's name or company and document payments made by the group or individual. The accounting book has an official seal and certification from the Administración General de la Renta del Timbre signed Deember 18, 1886.

Dates

  • Creation: 1886-1888

Language of Materials

Spanish

Access Restrictions

Unrestricted.

Use Restrictions

Standard copyright restrictions apply.

Full Extent

1 linear foot

Abstract

Accounting Book from the Casa de Comercio 'La Palestina' in San Luis Potosí, Mexico documenting business transactions and commerce during the years 1886-1888.

Acquisition Information

Donation, 2019.

Additions

No further materials are expected for this collection.

Related Material

Processing Information

Collection processed by Dylan Joy, March 2019

Title
Casa de Comercio 'La Palestina' Records
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Nettie Lee Benson Latin American Collection
Date
2018
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard (Dacs)
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Revision Statements

  • 2020 September: Edited by Carla O. Alvarez to fix compliance check errors to prepare for the migration to new TARO website.
  • 2021 November: Edited by Devon Murphy to update control access terms and formatting based on the TARO Control Access List.
  • 2025 July: Revised by Ryan Sullivant to fix validation errors prior to ingestion into ArchivesSpace.

Repository Details

Part of the Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin Repository

Contact:
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