Guide to the Knowles, Anthony and Danielson Accounting Ledgers, 1845 July 5 – 1885 May 6
Providence Public Library Special Collections, Rhode Island Collection
150 Empire Street
Providence, RI 02903
Tel: 401-455-8028
Fax: 401-455-8065
email: ricoll@provlib.org
Published in 2015
Collection Overview
| Title: | Knowles, Anthony and Danielson Accounting Ledgers |
| Date range: | 1845 July 5 – 1885 May 6 |
| Creator: | Knowles, Anthony, and Danielson |
| Extent: | 6 ledger(s) |
| Abstract: | The collection consists of six accounting ledgers of the various iterations of the publishing firm who owned the Providence Journal, spanning the years 1845-1885. |
| Language of materials: | English |
| Repository: | Providence Public Library Special Collections, Rhode Island Collection |
| Collection number: | MSS026 |
Scope & content
The collection consists of six accounting ledgers of the various iterations of the publishing firm who owned the Providence Journal, spanning the years 1845-1885. Recorded in the ledgers are the financial transactions of the firm including wages and salaries of staff, bank withdrawals and deposits, as well as interest payments from stock investments such as the Block Island Steamboat Company and the New York Central Railroad.The sixth volume details the transfer and sale of the firm’s assets to the new publishing firm of the Providence Journal.
Access Points
Subject Names Subject Topics- Account books--Rhode Island
- Ledgers (Accounting)
- Providence Journal Company
- Providence (R.I.)--Newspapers
Arrangement
The collection is arranged in chronological order in one series.
- Accounting Ledgers
Historical note
On February 23 1836, George W. Jackson bought the Providence Journal from sole proprietor and founder, John Miller. Jackson sold the paper five years later to Joseph Knowles and William L. Burroughs. After less than a year, Burroughs retired and was succeeded by John W. Vose. On July 1 1840, Henry B. Anthony was named partner creating the publishing firm Knowles, Vose & Anthony. After John W. Vose passed away in 1848, the paper continued to be published by Knowles & Anthony, until long-time editor George Danielson became a partner on January 1, 1863. Knowles, Anthony & Danielson continued to publish the paper until Danielson’s death in March 1884. Knowles had previously passed away in 1874.In May 1884, the paper incorporated as The Providence Printing Company. Just 4 months later, in September 1884, Anthony died. In April 1885, the name was changed to Providence Journal Company
. Richard S. Howland was elected as manager and treasurer of the new publishing entity.
Chronology
| Date | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 1836 Feb 23 | George W. Jackson buys the Providence Journal from sole proprietor and founder, John Miller. | |
| 1838 July 1 | Jackson sells the paper to Joseph Knowles and William L. Burroughs. | |
| 1839 Feb 1 | Burroughs retires. John W. Vose joins the publishing firm as a partner, now known as Knowles & Vose. | |
| 1840 July 1 | Henry B. Anthony is made partner. Firm is renamed Knowles, Vose & Anthony. | |
| 1848 Apr 23 | Vose retires. Firm is renamed Knowles & Anthony. | |
| 1863 Jan 1 | George W. Danielson is made partner. Firm is renamed Knowles, Anthony & Danielson. | |
| 1874 Dec 21 | Knowles dies. | |
| 1884 Mar 25 | Danielson dies. | |
| 1884 May | Incorporates as the Providence Printing Company. | |
| 1884 Sept 2 | Anthony dies. | |
| 1885 Apr | Name changes to Providence Journal Company. | |
| 1885 May 27 | New officers of the Providence Journal Company are elected under a new charter. Richard S. Howland is selected as treasurer and manager. Henry R. Davis is chosen as secretary and cashier. |
Access & Use
| Access to the collection: | There are no restrictions on access. This collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Providence Public Library Special Collections department. |
| Use of the materials: | Researchers are requested to cite the collection name and the Providence Public Library in all bibliographic references. |
| Preferred citation: | [item number], [item title], Knowles, Anthony and Danielson Accounting Ledgers, MSS 026, Providence Public Library. |
| Contact information: | Providence Public Library Special Collections, Rhode Island Collection 150 Empire Street Providence, RI 02903 Tel: 401-455-8028 Fax: 401-455-8065 email: ricoll@provlib.org |
Administrative Information
| ABOUT THE COLLECTION | |
| Acquisition: | Donated by Providence Journal Company, June 2015. |
| ABOUT THE FINDING AID | |
| Author: | Finding aid prepared by Stacie M. Parillo. |
| Encoding: | Finding aid encoded by Stacie M. Parillo, 2015 October 23. |
| Descriptive rules: | Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) |
Additional Information
Inventory
| Volume 1 | Journal, 1845, Knowles, Vose & Anthony |
1845 July 5-1858 September 30 |
| Volume 2 | Journal, 1858, Knowles & Anthony |
1858 October 1–1868 March 31 |
| Volume 3 | Journal, 1868, Knowles, Anthony & Danielson |
1868 April 1-1873 December 27 |
| Volume 4 | Journal, 1873, Knowles, Anthony & Danielson |
1873 December 31-1878 April 30 |
| Volume 5 | Journal, 1878, Knowles, Anthony & Danielson |
1878 May 3-1882 January 31 |
| Volume 6 | Journal, 1878, Knowles, Anthony & Danielson |
1882 February 1 - 1885 May 6 |