David N. Walker Business Records
Scope and Content
This collection contains the business records of David N. Walker of Richmond, Virginia. The materials relate largely to Walker's role as treasurer for the St. Paul's Church Home of Richmond, particularly a number of insurance policies written on the home by Walker, acting as agent for the Insurance Company of North America, the Portsmouth Insurance Copmany, and the Queen Insurance Company. Among the other treasurer's records are lists of receipts and disbursements, correspondence, and resolutions. Also in the collection are materials relating to Walker's business as an insurance agent and personal financial affairs. Among these are correspondence, notes, account statements, and receipts.
Dates
- 1859 - 1898
Creator
- Walker, David N. (Person)
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
David Norvell Walker, son of David and Amanda Malvina Norvell Walker, was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, on April 24, 1833. He moved as a child with his parents to Richmond and attended the University of Virginia. Before the Civil War, Walker engaged in the tobacco business in Richmond. In 1854, he married Avis Macy Barney; the couple would have 10 children. In 1862, Walker joined Otey's Artillery Battery. He succeeded Otey as the battery's commander and was later breveted a major. Returning to Richmond after the war, Walker initially continued to work in the tobacco business but after a few years became an insurance agent for several large companies. Walker also served for many years as treasurer of St. Paul's Church Home. David Norvell Walker died on June 30, 1902 and was buried in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond.
Administrative History
Situated at 506 Leigh Street, Richmond, St. Paul's Church Home for orphans was established in 1861. The home closed in 1928.
Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
The business records of David N. Walker of Richmond, Virginia, consist mostly of papers relating to Walker's role as treasurer of the St. Paul's Church Home, Richmond.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The David N. Walker Business Records were acquired by Special Collections and University Archives prior to 1989.
Rights Statement for Archival Description
The guide to the David N. Walker Business Records 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 David N. Walker Business Records commenced and was completed in April 2021.
- Title
- David N. Walker Business Papers, 1859-1898
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- John M. Jackson, Archivist
- Date
- 2021 (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
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu