David P. Graham Account Book,
Scope and Content Note
This collection consists of a single account book maintained by David P. Graham, a Wythe County, Virginia farmer, merchant, and iron furnace owner. The book details accounts of servants and workers in Graham's employ. Debit entries list goods purchased at Graham's store, while on opposite pages, workers are credited for time worked.
Dates
- Creation: 1880 - 1884
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from the David P. Graham Account Book must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Biographical Note
David Peirce Graham, the son of David and Martha Peirce Graham, was born in Wythe County, Virginia on October 24, 1838. Graham entered the Virginia Military Institute in 1857, but is said to have departed the following year in protest of a classmate's expulsion. In 1861, Graham organized a company of infantry that became Company B of the 51st Virginia Infantry. The regiment served most of its time in southwestern Virginia and what is now West Virginia. Graham was promoted to major in July 1863, but health concerns forced his resignation in April 1864. Returning home, Graham further developed an iron business established by his father and supplied iron to the Confederate government. In 1868, Graham married Nannie Montgomery Tate (1843-1923), the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Graham Tate. The couple had eight children. David P. Graham died on November 5, 1898.
Full Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Account book maintained by David P. Graham, a farmer, merchant and iron furnace owner of Wythe County, Virginia. Includes accounts of servants and workers, showing goods purchased at Graham's store and credits for work performed.
Acquisition Information
The David P. Graham Account Book was acquired by Newman Library prior to 1941.
Physical Characteristics
0.1 cu. ft. 1 folder
Processing Information
The processing and description of the David P. Graham Account Book commenced and was completed in March, 2011.
- Title
- A Guide to the David P. Graham Account Book, 1880-1884
- Subtitle
- A collection in Special Collections.
- Author
- John M. Jackson
- Date
- ©2011 By Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. All rights reserved.
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu