John S. C. Martin Ledger

Collection — Box: 01

Identifier: MS-0229

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Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a ledger owned by druggist John S. C. Martin. The ledger was used to record the sale of mineral waters, porters, and ales. It also details the number of bottles returned and offers a glimpse into bottle recycling in the mid-19th century. Martin's ledger includes the years 1848-1852. Located in Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, the business was not far from the Dyottville Glass Works.

There are 196 pages in the ledger and all but four pages are used. John S. C. Martin had excellent handwriting, which makes the ledger fairly easy to read.

Dates

Creation: 1848-1852

Creator

Martin, John S. C. (1809 (date of birth) - 1858 (date of death)) (Person)

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for public research. Researchers must make an appointment to view the collection.

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Biographical / Historical

John S. C. Martin was born in 1809 and lived in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, where he worked as a druggist (pharmacist). Much of his work involved the use of glass bottles for various products including mineral waters, porters, and ales. Martin died in 1858.