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Sarvay-Lyle Ledger,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-067

Scope and Content

Ledger contains cash accounts and goods sold by William G. Sarvay in Montgomery County, Virginia beginning in 1881. The business was sold to Charles Lyle in 1883. Ledger includes an account for the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College. Items sold include food items, shoes, clothing, and household goods. Entries date through March 1888.

Dates

  • 1881 - 1888

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from Sarvay-Lyle Ledger must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Biographical note

Charles Lyle attended the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College from 1878 to 1879 and again from 1882 to 1883.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Ledger for a merchant operating in Montgomery County, VA. Entries date from 1881 through 1888. Goods were sold by William G. Sarvay beginning January 1, 1881. The business was sold to Sarvay's step-son, Charles Lyle on March 1, 1883.

Arrangement

Collection is arranged by material type.

Related Materials

Additional information about this business can be found in the Rufus Sarvey Papers, Ms1962-003.

Physical Characteristics

1 folder; 0.2 cu.ft.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Sarvay-Lyle Ledger was completed in August 2011.

Title
Sarvay-Lyle Ledger, 1881-1888
Subtitle
A Collection in Special Collections.
Status
Completed
Author
Jennifer Mitchell
Date
© 2011 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. All rights reserved.
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