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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
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
Mortgage Books, Robin, Jones, and Whitman Ltd.
Series · 1874-1903
Part of Robin, Jones & Whitman Ltd. fonds
Series consists of five mortgage books that were created by Philip Robin and Co. (later Charles Robin and Co., then Charles Robin-Collas and Co.). The books were used by the company to keep track of debts that were held by customers and provide the names of each borrower, their total loan, and a record of their payments to the company. They are indexed alphabetically. MG 14.55 F
Telegram Books, Robin, Jones, and Whitman Ltd.
Series · 1899-1908
Part of Robin, Jones & Whitman Ltd. fonds
Series consists of 4 telegram books that were created by Charles Robin-Collas and Co.. The book contains copies of telegrams that were sent to individuals, other businesses, and other company offices. While early records feature a limited number of telegrams that were sent in regards to shipments or urgent business, the telegram books created in later years show that the company used telegram services to place orders, receive quotes for goods, and conduct banking. MG 14.55 B