Walter, Jacob (1831-1878) Papers, 1866-1881
Held by The Filson Historical Society
Creator: Walter, Jacob, 1831-1878
Title: Papers, 1866-1881
Rights: For information regarding literary and copyright interest for these papers, contact the Collections Department.
Size of Collection: 0.33 cubic feet
Location Number: Mss. A W232
Scope and Content Note
Papers contain deeds and contracts for land in Louisville, 1866-1875; legal papers in the case of Dr. Samuel D. Gross v. Jacob Walter, 1876-1879; statements of account, receipts, notes, etc., 1867-1878; accounts of Walter and Struck, 1868-1876; statements of account against Jacob Walter’s Planing Mill, 1876-1878; canceled checks, 1875-1877; receipts for premiums on policy of the Germania Life Insurance Co., 1867-1878; accounts against Jacob Walter’s estate, 1879, 1881; and papers of Mrs. Margaret (Mann) Walter, 1863-1908.
Biographical Note
Jacob Walter (1831-1878) was a carpenter and builder of Louisville, Ky. who operated the Louisville Planing Mill in partnership with Adolph N. Struck, 1866-1875, and established Jacob Walter’s Planing Mill in 1876.
Folder List
Box 1
1 Louisville land papers, 1866-1875.
2 Legal papers: Samuel D. Gross v. Jacob Walter, 1876-1879.
3 Statements of account, receipts, notes, etc., 1867-1878.
4 Walter and Struck accounts, 1868-1876.
5 Statements of account against Walter’s Planing Mill, 1876-1878.
6 Canceled checks, 1875-1877.
7 Receipts for premiums on policy of the Germania Life Insurance Co., 1867-1878.
8 Estate accounts, 1879-1881.
9 Correspondence to Margaret Walter, 1863-1908.
10 Margaret Walter accounts, 1888-1907.
11 Printed materials