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1. Journal of Randolph M. Probstfield, circa 1860 - 1878, Moorhead, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Probstfield, Randolph Michael, 1832 - 1911
- Date Created:
- 1860 - 1878
- Description:
- The first volume of Randolph M. Probstfield’s personal journals, which he wrote in a ledger book. Probstfield began writing this volume in the 186? when he lived in Georgetown, Minnesota, and worked as a Hudson’s Bay Company Agent. Probstfield mixed his accounting records with information on daily events. The first few pages of this volume contain undated ledger accounts of trade at the Georgetown post. The 1875 date first occurs when Probstfield inserted information on the daily activities of the family farm near Moorhead, Minnesota. These accounts discuss weather, agriculture, visitors, household expenses and many other details of family life.
- Contributing Institution:
- Northwest Minnesota Historical Center
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Diaries
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