Warren G. Harding's leatherbound Marion County Bank book for 1902-1904, 48 pages, 4 x 6.5, featuring numerous entries in his own hand, as well as clerical entries. The book records the balance over time and logs checks drawn on the account, with recipients including "W.G.H.," "Scripps," "pay roll," "Newspaper Pub. Co.," "Chicago Tribune," "Literary Digest," "Water Co.," "Harper & Bros.," "Cleveland Leader," "Houghton-Mifflin," "Ohio Newspaper Syndicate," and the names of various individuals. In fine condition, with expected moderate handling wear. Harding's payments reveal his activity in the publishing industry as owner of the Marion Star newspaper, in addition to his attention to quotidian financial matters like paying utilities. A unique piece offering insight into Harding's life during this period of early 20th century.
