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Rufus Sarvey Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1962-003

Scope and Content

Collection consists of account books, a partnership agreement, and an agreement of sale involving a grocery store operated by Rufus Sarvey between 1845 and 1883.

Dates

  • 1845 - 1883

Creator

Language of Materials

The materials in the collection are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.

Biographical Note

Rufus Sarvey operated a grocery store in Blacksburg, Virginia from the mid-to-late nineteenth-century. In 1879, Sarvey entered into a partnership with Thomas A. Conrad. Four years later, Sarvey sold his stock of merchandise to Charles Lyle.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

The collection contains materials regarding the operation of a grocery store in Blacksburg, Virginia from 1845-1883.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged chronologically.

Source of Acquisition

The collection was donated to Special Collections and University Archives in 1962.

Related Archival Materials

Additional records from this business can be found in the Sarvay-Lyle Ledger, Ms2011-067.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Rufus Sarvey Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Rufus Sarvey Papers commenced and was completed in September 2006.

Title
Rufus Sarvey Papers, 1845-1883
Status
Completed
Author
Special Collections and University Archives Staff
Date
2006 (CC0 1.0)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308