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Norfolk & Western Ledger

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-078

Scope and Content

The Norfolk & Western Ledger contains summaries for all districts covered by the Norfolk & Western Railway.

Dates

  • 1880 - 1941

Creator

Language of Materials

The material in this collection is in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for 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.

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Biographical Note

The Norfolk & Western Railways was a profitable coal-hauler connection Norfolk, Virginia to Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1982 Norfolk & Western Railway merged with Southern Railway to become what is known today as Norfolk Southern.

External source:

"Norfolk and Western Railway (N&W), 'Precision Transportation'", American-rails.com, https://www.american-rails.com/norfolk.html, accessed on July 19, 2023.

Extent

0.3 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Abstract

The Norfolk & Western Ledger contains summaries for all districts covered by the Norfolk & Western Railway.

Source of Acquisition

The Norfolk & Western Ledger was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in April 2016.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the The Norfolk & Western Ledger 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, arrangement, and description of the The Norfolk & Western Ledger was completed in July 2023.

Title
Norfolk & Western Ledger, 1880-1941
Status
Completed
Author
Sterling Bryant, Student Assistant
Date
2023 (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