Ledger, 1912-1923
Scope and Contents note
Chase Groves, Inc. began as the Chase Investment Company and changed its name on December 12, 1951. Initially, the company operated the Isleworth, Nocatee, Belair, and Kelly citrus groves as well as celery farms in Sanford. It also owned Hontoon Island at one time. The stockholders voted to dissolve the company on October 9, 1984. The Isleworth properties were sold to golfer Arnold Palmer and were developed as a premier golf course and luxury home community.
The series includes minutes, journals for 1912-1927, a ledger for 1912-1923, and a payroll book for Isleworth. A list of commissary items and their prices was found in the journal for 1912-1923. The payroll book includes individual salaries and wages for all classes of employees including packing house and field laborers.
Dates
- Creation: 1927-1984
Creator
- From the Collection: Chase family. (Family)
Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Series: 2.5 Linear feet (11 volumes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida Repository
George A. Smathers Libraries
PO Box 117005
Gainesville Florida 32611-7005 United States of America
352-273-2755
special@uflib.ufl.edu