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Robin, Jones & Whitman Ltd. fonds
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Cash Books, Robin, Jones, and Whitman Ltd.
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Part of Robin, Jones & Whitman Ltd. fonds
Series consists of sixteen cash books that were created by Charles Robin-Collas and Co. (later Robin, Jones and Whitman Ltd.). The cash books were used by the company to maintain a record of cash sales and provide daily summaries of profits and the inventory that was sold. These books feature varied information, with some containing details of each customer, the goods they purchased, and the amount of money spent, while others feature no customer names. The books are not indexed, but the information within them is arranged chronologically. MG 14.55 J
Day Books, Robin, Jones, and Whitman Ltd.
Series · 1823-1927
Part of Robin, Jones & Whitman Ltd. fonds
Series consists of 142 day books that were created by Philip Robin and Co. (later Charles Robin and Co., then Charles Robin-Collas and Co, then Robin, Jones and Whitman Ltd.) in their Cape Breton offices. The books feature listings of transactions between the company and its clients and, less frequently, other businesses. Transaction listings most commonly include the name of the individual who made a purchase, a list of the items that they purchased and their cost, and the individual's company account number. In some cases, the account number has been omitted. Day books were frequently used by bookkeepers during this time period to record all company transactions. At the end of each day, the information that was collected in the day book would then be recorded in the appropriate ledgers. MG 14.55 D
Fish Record Books, Robin, Jones, and Whitman Ltd.
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Part of Robin, Jones & Whitman Ltd. fonds
Series consists of ten fish record books that were created by Philip Robin and Co. (later Charles Robin and Co., then Charles Robin-Collas and Co., then Robin, Jones and Whitman Ltd.). Fish record books were used by the company to maintain a record of the amount of fish being exported, while also providing information about the shipping date and the vessel that was used to transport the goods. In addition, the books contain daily summaries of the amount of fish received from fishermen. MG 14.55 I
Inventory Books, Robin, Jones, and Whitman Ltd.
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Part of Robin, Jones & Whitman Ltd. fonds
Series consists of six stock inventory books created by Charles Robin-Collas and Co. in their Cape Breton offices. These books were used to keep track of the stock held in company stores and, in some cases, the cost of each item. They include listings of clothing items, food, spices, building materials, hardware and tools that were provided to customers. Some books within this series are indexed. MG 14.55 N
Invoice Books, Robin, Jones, and Whitman Ltd.
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Part of Robin, Jones & Whitman Ltd. fonds
Series consists of seven invoice books that were created by Charles Robin-Collas and Co. (later Robin, Jones and Whitman Ltd). The books contain copies of invoices that were provided to companies and individuals that completed business with the Company, and were used as a method of maintaining a record of these transactions. The records within this book are not indexed. MG 14.55 H
Ledger Books, Robin, Jones, and Whitman Ltd.
Series · 1824-1959
Part of Robin, Jones & Whitman Ltd. fonds
Series consists of 136 ledger books created by Philip Robin and Co. (later Charles Robin and Co., then Charles Robin-Collas and Co., then Robin, Jones and Whitman Ltd.) between 1824 and 1959. The ledger book provides summaries of the credits and debits to the account of each person who frequently made purchases or sold goods to the company. The books were updated at the end of each day to include the most recent transactions and payments. MG 14.55 C
Letterbooks, Robin Jones and Whitman Ltd.
Series · 1887-1928
Part of Robin, Jones & Whitman Ltd. fonds
Series consists of 35 letterbooks created by Charles Robin-Collas and Co. (later Robin, Jones and Whitman Ltd.). The books contain copies of letters that were kept in order to maintain a record of business correspondence and transactions, as well as some invoices and order forms. The majority of the correspondence contained within the letterbooks is from the company's office in Cheticamp (Eastern Harbour), but some items were also penned in Arichat. Most of these letterbooks contain no index or are only partially indexed, but letters are organized chronologically throughout. The included correspondence contains orders from suppliers, banking requests, and inter-organizational letters that accompanied reports to members of company management. In some instances, the letterbooks contain staff listings, statements of accounts, listings of goods that were purchased by clients, and inventory listings for the store in Cheticamp (Eastern Harbour). MG 14.55 A