Pablo and Potvin Mercantile Records, 1910-1912

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Pablo and Potvin Mercantile
Title
Pablo and Potvin Mercantile Records
Dates
1910-1912 (inclusive)
Quantity
1073 image files
Collection Number
Mss 824
Summary
This collection consists of two financial journals from the Pablo and Potvin Mercantile of Ronan, Montana, from 1910-1912.
Repository
University of Montana, Mansfield Library, Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library
University of Montana
32 Campus Dr. #9936
59812-9936
Missoula, MT
Telephone: 406-243-2053
library.archives@umontana.edu
Access Restrictions

Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of Archives and Special Collections, the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, and The University of Montana-Missoula.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

The Pablo and Potvin Mercantile was owned by Michael Pablo and Fred F. Potvin. It operated at least six general stores and was headquartered in Ronan, Montana. By 1915 the company was doing business as the Ronan Mercantile Company.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists of two financial ledgers, Ledger A and Ledger B for the Pablo and Potvin general stores. It is clear that there was also a Ledger C at one time but the current location of this ledger is unknown.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Alternative Forms Available

This collection consists of scans of original ledgers. The ledgers were retained by their owner.

Restrictions on Use

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. Copyright not transferred to the University of Montana.

Preferred Citation

Pablo and Potvin Mercantile Records, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Location of Originals

The original ledgers were returned to the donor.

Custodial History

These ledgers were loaned to the Archives for scanning in 2013. The original ledgers were returned to their owner.

Acquisition Information

Scans of these ledgers were created by the Mansfield Library for the Archives in 2013.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Volume
Volume 1 Pablo and Potvin Mercantile, Ledger A 1910-1911
Volume 2 Pablo and Potvin Mercantile, Ledger B 1911-1912

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Form or Genre Terms

  • Account books
  • Business records

Occupations

  • Merchants--Montana