Box 3

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This diary, originally intended to be used as a ledger book, was found at the farm of Franklin P. and Nancy Clark Dotson. Only four entries are written in this diary. The author is unknown.

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This Bible (ca. 1890-1891) was given to Nancy Clark Dotson (1857-1949) by her brother Jim Clark and his wife Tina Clark. The translation is unknown. Also included are several bookmarks, including a small pamphlet of Prayer Meeting Topics from the Christian Endeavor Society, a handwritten list of scriptures, a Christmas card with a handwritten description of Mike Dotson's funeral, and another scripture card from the American Bible Society.

Scope and Contents This series consists of four ledger books. The first (1845-1880), titled "Steward's Book for Pleasant Valley Mission," includes meeting minutes, ledgers of who brought what items to the Mission, purchasing ledgers, and recipes.The second (ca. 1891) and third (ca. 1862-1910) are ledgers from the Dotson family farm in Greenwood, WV and include separate pages for each person or family who purchased livestock or produce from the farm and prices for each item. Dates of purchase are...