Historical information

The financial information relating to the Victorian Deaf & Dumb Institution has been kept in ledgers, journal, monthly accounts and Minutes of the Financial Sub-Committee. The funds available and the expenses of running an educational and boarding school are documented in detail.

Significance

The financial records provide an insight into what is required to be considered at the time, from building expenses, wages and salaries, food to boot repairs. They show how funds are raised and the expenses.

Physical description

Green woven cover, tan leather on corners and spine, hardback book with alphabetical index pages in front and Accounts pages following. Contains Accounts of the Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution from April 1952 to June 1958

Inscriptions & markings

Spine: "LEDGER" with decoration in gold on red background. Decorative embossing on tan leather on covers