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Series IV: Ledgers, 1904-1956

 Series

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

The records from the Adam Schantz, Sr. Estate include account books, cash books, ledgers, and financial journals which record the extensive business, financial, and real estate interests of the Schantz Family in the Dayton area. These interests included the Moraine Development Company, Gem City Realty, Reliable Insurance Company, the Citizen's Lighting Company (later DP&L), the Mead Engine Company, and the Dayton Breweries Company.

Series I: Account Books - Lists receipts and disbursements, schedules for book accounts, real estate, stocks, bonds, and a statement of resources and liabilities. Account books cover the years 1903-1932.

Series II: Cash Books - Contains a daily record of cash flow. Cash books cover the years 1904-1956.

Series III: Journals - Consist of financial records detailing credits and debits. Journals range from 1904-1946.

Series IV: Ledgers - Contains a record of cash flow for the real estate holdings of the Schantz Estate. Ledgers run from 1904-1939.

Dates

  • Creation: 1904-1956

Creator

Restrictions on Access

There are no restrictions on accessing materials in this collection.

Extent

From the Collection: 17 linear feet (58 volumes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Wright State University Libraries
Special Collections and Archives
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy
Dayton OH 45435-0001 USA
937-775-2092