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David F. Cushing Cashbook

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1988-105

Scope and Content

This collection consists of a single cashbook maintained by David F. Cushing. The book documents Cushing's personal financial income and expenditures, listing cash received, paid, and lent. Included is a transaction (January 20, 1853) in which Cushing purchased a copy of Uncle Tom's Cabin.

Dates

  • 1852 - 1854

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.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

Cash book maintained by David F. Cushing, documenting personal financial transactions, including money received, paid, and lent.

Source of Acquisition

The David F. Cushing Cashbook was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in 1988.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the David F. Cushing Cashbook 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 David F. Cushing Cashbook commenced and was completed in May, 2021.

Title
David F. Cushing Cashbook, 1852-1854
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

  • 2020-08-26: Finding aid notes updated to new department standards. juliags
  • 2021-04-22: LM Rozema added subjects and missing notes for an unprocessed collection, added FA title, 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