James. F. Leighton Stationer daybook
Collection
Identifier: MSS-Archives-2023/22
Scope and Contents
Stationer's account book containing records of sales of stationery and subscriptions to newspapers and journals. Entries include customers details providing an interesting snapshot of Auckland society at the time.
Dates
- 1862 - 1864
Conditions Governing Access
Not restricted
Biographical / Historical
Account book maintained by James Francis Leighton (1830 - 1910), wholesale and retail stationer, bookbinder, paper ruler and account book manufacturer who operated from premises in Shortland Street, Auckland from 1855.
Extent
0.05 metres (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Ray Gallagher obtained the account book from Leighton's in the late 1970s or 1980s when the company were moving from their premises on High Street, Auckland.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Ray Gallagher in July 2021.
- Title
- James. F. Leighton Stationer day book
- Author
- Katherine Pawley
- Date
- August 2023
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections, University of Auckland Repository
Contact:
5 Alfred Street
Private Bag 92019
Auckland 1142 New Zealand
specialcollections@auckland.ac.nz
5 Alfred Street
Private Bag 92019
Auckland 1142 New Zealand
specialcollections@auckland.ac.nz