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Robert A. Taylor Business Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1984-173

Scope and Content

Robert A. Taylor Business Papers deal with sales of ginsing to the Preston family of Abingdon, Virginia. Materials include invoices and correspondence. 

Dates

  • 1825 - 1926

Creator

Language of Materials

The materials in the collection are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for 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

Robert A. Taylor was a ginsing merchant from Baltimore, Maryland.

Extent

0.2 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

Robert A. Taylor was a ginsing merchant from Baltimore, Maryland. Records deal with sales of ginsing to the Preston family of Abingdon, Virginia, and include invoices and correspondence.

Source of Acquisition

The collection was acquired by Special Collections and University Archives prior to 1985.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Robert A. Taylor Business 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

This collection is unprocessed. Minimal description was completed prior to 2002.

Title
Robert A. Taylor Business Papers
Status
Unprocessed
Author
Special Collections and University Archives Staff
Date
2014 (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