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Iron Gate, Virginia, Ledgers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-068

Scope and Content

The collection consists of 23 ledgers and day books, as well as approximately 60 receipts and other loose documents relating to a general goods store in Iron Gate, Virginia. Loose documents include correspondence, business contracts, advertisements, brochures, other business records, receipts, and ephemera. Ledgers consist of a small ledger and order book, inventories and sold items, balance sheets, real estate taxes, ledger credit scrip, daily ledgers, and personal accounts.

Dates

  • 1892 - 1931

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from Iron Gate, Virginia, Ledgers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Extent

1.7 Cubic Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection consists of 23 ledgers and day books, as well as approximately 60 receipts and other loose documents relating to a general goods store in Iron Gate, Virginia.

Arrangement

Box 1 is arranged by type of material. Box 2 is arranged chronologically and by type of material.

Acquisition Information

The collection was purchased by Special Collections in July 2011.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Iron Gate, Virginia, Ledgers was completed in November 2012.

Title
Iron Gate, Virginia, Ledgers, 1892-1931
Status
Completed
Author
Tyler Dodson, Student Assistant, and Kira A. Dietz, Archivist
Date
© 2012 Virginia Tech. 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