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John Gates Inventory of Estate

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1988-038

Scope and Content

This collection consists of a single page providing the inventory of the estate of John Gates, of Patrick County, Virginia. Completed July 26, 1810, the inventory is signed by Richd. Harrison, Saml. Crutcher, and Thos. Penn. The inventory provides appraisals of the values of household goods, livestock, and farming tools and equipment.

Dates

  • 1810

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

John Gates, a resident of Patrick County, Virginia, died in 1810.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

Estate inventory of John Gates, of Patrick County, Virginia, signed by Richd. Harrison, Saml. Crutcher, and Thos. Penn.

Source of Acquisition

The John Gates Inventory of Estate was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in 1988.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the John Gates Inventory of Estate 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 and description of the John Gates Inventory of Estate commenced and was completed in April, 2021.

Title
John Gates Inventory of Estate, 1810
Status
Completed
Author
John M. Jackson
Date
2021 (CC0 1.0)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2020-08-21: Finding aid notes updated to new department standards. juliags
  • 2021-03-15: LM Rozema added missing notes for an unprocessed collection, added FA title and filing titles, added FA date from EAD, and added component with instances previously attached to collection level.

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