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Verzlunarfelag Islendinga. Records, 1886-1896.

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 561-1A4-S520

Scope and Contents

Records of an Icelandic cooperative store in Minneota, Lyon County. The store was a forerunner of O. G. Anderson and Company. Included are journals, cashbooks, inventories, invoice books, ledgers, catalogues, and correspondence. Some sections are in Icelandic.

Dates

  • Creation: 1886-1896

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on use of this collection for research purposes. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Extent

54 Volumes ( Box 1: 1 cash book, 1 journal, 1 record book, 18 day books; Box 2: 1 journal, 4 inventory books, 11 day books, 1 balance sheet book; Box 3: 2 oversized Invoice Books; Box 4: Cloth, paper and leatherbound volumes; 1 Journal, 10 day books, 2 ledgers, 1 yardage calculation table)

3 Folder (Box 2: 3 folders of orders, receipts, invoices, correspondences, industry pamphlets, and 15 small booklets)

Language of Materials

English

Icelandic

Title
Verzlunarfelag Islandinga. Records, 1886-1896.
Status
Completed
Date
2025-03
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Southwest Minnesota Historical Center Repository

Contact:
Southwest Minnesota State University
McFarland Library
1501 State Street
Marshall MN 56258