Record Keeping

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June E. Gibbs saved many records, now safely stored by the Knox Historical Society, while she managed Green Acres Mobile Home Park. Below are just a few of those records.

Expenses for the Month of January, 1967 - June Gibbs kept careful records of all expenses. This sample page shows her expenses for January of 1967. Boating and Fishing. Easy Commuting to Albany-Schenectady Area. Pub. By Ed. Sullivan, Knox, N. Y., 12107
First Mail Received at Green Acres - This envelope, dated July 29, 1966, was the first mail received by June Gibbs addressed to her new trailer park, the Green Acres Mobile Home Park.
Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation - Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, 126 State St., Albany, N. Y. 12201 provided power at a rate of just over 2 cents per kWh.
Margery W. Smith, M. D. – Doctor’s Bill - Dr. Smith was a well-known physician in the Hilltowns for almost 50 years. She was known for making house calls when needed. She charged just $5.00 for this office visit.
Montgomery Ward Refunds - Montgomery Ward was once a major catalog store and at times run successful retail stores. It has gone through many face-lifts and changes in ownership – none successful.