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George S. Dix Account Book

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-065

Scope and Content

This account book contains records of charges and expenses for a hotel run by George S. Dix. Charges include lodging and food. The entries date from July 1, 1867 through March 1874.

Dates

  • 1867 - 1874

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

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Biographical Note

George S. Dix was from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. On September 2, 1871, Mr. Dix took over a hotel in Onancock, Accomack County, Virginia.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection contains a ledger for a hotel run by George S. Dix in Pennsylvania. In 1871, the hotel was moved to Onancock in Accomack County, Virginia. Account entries date from 1867 to 1874.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the George S. Dix Account Book by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-lwork/public-domain/cc0/).

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the George S. Dix Account Book was completed in August 2011.

Title
George S. Dix Account Book, 1867-1874
Status
Completed
Author
Jennifer Mitchell, Archivist
Date
2011 (CC0 1.0)
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