C. D. Mann General Merchandise Records, PC.5095

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C. D. Mann General Merchandise Records, PC.5095

Abstract

S. E. Mann General Merchandise was located in Manns Harbor, North Carolina, from 1919 to 1940. It was owned and operated by Samuel E. Mann and his son Carl D. Mann until the death of Samuel in 1921, when the business became known as C. D. Mann General Merchandise. C. D. Mann also owned several other businesses in Manns Harbor, including a saw mill, a dry cleaning service, the Croatan Theatre, and a service station.
The C. D. Mann General Merchandise Records relate to the C.D. Mann Store and include invoices, bank statements, and correspondence. The invoices, in particular, provide a fascinating glimpse into the local economy and the availability and cost of various commodities and services.

Descriptive Summary

Title
C. D. Mann General Merchandise Records
Call Number
PC.5095
Creator
Mann, C. D. (Carl Delton), 1897-1976
Date
1919-1940
Extent
1.200 cubic feet
Language
English
Repository
Outer Banks History Center

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Available for research.

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Copyright is retained by the authors of these materials, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law (Title 17 US Code). Individual researchers are responsible for using these materials in conformance with copyright law as well as any donor restrictions accompanying the materials.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], PC.5095, C. D. Mann General Merchandise Records, Outer Banks History Center, Manteo, N.C., U.S.A.

Collection Overview

The C. D. Mann General Merchandise Records include invoices, bank statements, and correspondence. The correspondence includes two letters to S. E. Mann from his son Joseph C. Mann. The invoices, in particular, provide a fascinating glimpse into the local economy and the availability and cost of various commodities and services. Some of the papers in in this collection are very fragile.

Arrangement Note

This collection is arranged into two main series: Business Papers and Invoices.

Historical Note

S. E. Mann General Merchandise was located in Manns Harbor, North Carolina, from 1919 to 1940. It was owned and operated by Samuel E. Mann and his son Carl D. Mann until the death of Samuel in 1921, when the business became known as C. D. Mann General Merchandise. C. D. Mann also owned several other businesses in Manns Harbor, including a saw mill, a dry cleaning service, the Croatan Theatre, and a service station.

Contents of the Collection

1. Business Papers

Correspondence
Box 1
Bank Statements, First & Citizens National Bank
C. D. Mann
Box 1
S. E. Mann
Box 1
Debit and Deposit Slips, First & Citizens National Bank
Box 1
Canceled Checks
First & Citizens National Bank
1919, 1919
Box 1
1920, 1920
Box 1
1921, 1921
Box 1
1922, 1922
Box 1
1923, 1923
Box 1
Bank of Manteo, 1923
Box 1
C. D. Mann Store Sales Receipts
Box 1
Receipts
Box 1
Miscellaneous Advertisements
Box 1
Bills of Lading
Box 1

2. Invoices

General
Box 2
A. B. Seeley and Company
Box 2
A. F. Toxey and Company
1919-1921, 1919-1921
Box 2
1922-1924, 1922-1924
Box 2
Addison Brothers, Inc.
Box 2
American Wholesale Corp.
Box 2
Aydlett and Owens
Box 2
C. H. Robinson and Company
Box 2
C. W. Stevens Company
Box 2
D. B. Fearing and Company, Inc.
Box 2
D. M. Jones
Box 2
Daniels and Cox
Box 3
Elizabeth City Coca-Cola Bottling Works
Box 3
Griffin and Griffin
Box 3
J. B. Flora
Box 3
N. G. Grandy and Company
Box 3
Prin-Cae Cola Beverage Company
Box 3
Sharber and White Hardware
Box 3
Standard Drug Company
Box 3
Standard Oil Company
Box 3
Stevens Jobbing Company
Box 3
Swift and Company
Box 3
W. H. Weatherly and Company
Box 3
Wm. Schluderberg-T. J. Kurdle Company
Box 3

Subject Headings

  • Mann, C. D. (Carl Delton), 1897-1976
  • Mann, S. E. (Samuel Edward), 1866-1921
  • C. D. Mann General Merchandise
  • S. E. Mann General Merchandise
  • Business records--North Carolina--Manns Harbor
  • Manns Harbor (N.C.)

    • Acquisitions Information

    Donated by Zack Sylvester in 2008.

    Processing Information

  • Processed by Kelly R. Grimm, August, 2009
  • Encoded by Kelly R. Grimm, October, 2009