MS267
Block Shirt Co. Ledgers
1925 - 1931

Nathan Ellis Block (1903-1986) came to Wilmington from Baltimore in 1923 with 25 used sewing machines to start a 2nd factory. The Baltimore factory was closed and the whole family (father William, brothers Freddy, Charlie, Joe, David) moved south. Nathan, an inventor of factory equipment and an excellent administrator, ruled the factory and was regarded as the "brains" of the company.  His father, William, was the official head of the Block Shirt Co. until the late 1940s. when Nathan made son Charles president.  Joe was a buyer in NY, but lived in Wilmington, brother David ran the New York office.  Fred became president and CEO in 1969, taking his father's role.  His son William B. Block was involved with company in NY.
The 6 accounting ledgers cover the years 1925 -1931, hand entered and legible noting detailed specifics.  
These ledgers are the gift of Frederick L. Block and his son, William B. Block. 

There are no access restrictions on the use of this collection.

Carroll R. Jones
Special Collections
August, 2004

Inventory
Manuscript/Box/File

267/1
3 ledgers, 1925
1926-1927
Returns for 1927

267/2
2 ledgers, 1927
1929

267/3
1 ledger 1930-1931
Employees payroll book 1929-1930

267/4
1 ledger 1929 Suppliers
1 ledger 19657 Purchasers (companies)
1 1935 sales/cash journal: Joseph Block

267/4/1
Small lined notebook used by Fred Block; accounts/bills, 1957-

267/5
1957 Ledger: Supplier accounts

267/6
1957 Cash Journal

267/6/1
General Ledger Cash accounts 1968-1970

267/6/2
General Ledger Cash accounts 1968-1970

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