Hauswald Family Account Books (Sycamore)

Collection

Identifier: RHC-RC-253

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

In his family account books, Walter E. Hauswald, chronicles over seven decades of the family’s finances dating from 1932 through 2000. The account books for September 1991 through August 1994 are missing. Mr. Hauswald’s detailed accounts itemize the family’s income and expenses over the years. Income was received from stocks, bonds, interest, wages and pensions. Documented expenses included those for transportation, education, toiletries, entertainment, food, gifts, home and cottage furnishings, insurance, medical expenses, organization dues, postage, taxes, children’s needs and more. Additionally, in the back of many books, Mr. Hauswald kept a daily record of the family’s activities as well as current events.

Dates

created: 1932-2000
Other: Date acquired: 08/21/2001

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on the collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Property rights in the collection belong to the Regional History Center; literary rights are dedicated to the public.

Biographical or Historical Information

Walter E. Hauswald taught physics and chemistry at Sycamore High School for many years. His account books details the Hauswald family activities and show the expense of family life in Sycamore from 1932 through 2000.

Note written by

Extent

3.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Source of Acquisition

Amelia Hauswald

Method of Acquisition

Amelia Hauswald, wife of Walter E. Hauswald, donated the Hauswald family account books to the Northern Illinois Regional History Center on August 21, 2001.