William H. Graham Account Books,
Scope and Content Note
This collection contains two account books maintained by William H. Graham, a general store merchant in Radford, Virginia. Though one book is labeled a daybook and the other a ledger, both seem to have been used for the same purpose. Each volume records the names of customers, goods purchased, and prices. Most of the transactions have been crossed out as "paid." Though the books are dated, the individual transactions are not.
Dates
- Creation: 1931 - 1932
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from the William H. Graham Account Books must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Biographical Note
William Harrison Graham, the son of Noah and Drusilla Thornton Graham, was born May 25, 1893 in Pulaski County, Virginia. He married Minnie Viers (1896-1963), and the couple would have 11 children. In the 1910 census, Willie H. Graham appears as an 18-year-old rock quarry laborer, living in Pulaski County's Hiwassee District with his parents and younger siblings. By the time of the 1920 census, William H. Graham was living in Radford and was employed as a laborer at an extract plant. Still living in Radford at the time of the 1930 census, William H. Graham was described as a 37-year-old retail store merchant. Also in the household were his wife Minnie, 33, and seven children. William H. Graham died on March 29, 1964 and is buried in Radford's Westview Cemetery.
Full Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Account books of William H. Graham, a general store merchant of Radford, Virginia, including customer names, goods purchased, and prices.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged chronologically.
Acquisition Information
The William H. Graham Account Books were acquired by Newman Library prior to 1941.
Physical Characteristics
0.1 cu. ft. 1 folder
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the William H. Graham Account Books commenced and was completed in March, 2011.
- Title
- A Guide to the William H. Graham Account Books, 1931-1932
- 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