Hugh C. Ledgerwood Account Book,
Scope and Content Note
This collection consists of an account book maintained by Hugh C. Ledgerwood, proprietor of a general store in Newbern (Pulaski County), Virginia. The book details customer transactions, with each entry recording customer name, date of purchase, goods purchased, and prices paid. The book also records credits to the accounts of customers. Also included are lists of delinquent accounts and collections made.
Dates
- Creation: 1915 - 1915
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from the Hugh C. Ledgerwood Account Book must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Biographical Note
Hugh C. Ledgerwood, son of Anderson and Hester Gish Ledgerwood, was born on January 8, 1862, in Montgomery County, Virginia. Ledgerwood lived for many years in Utah and other western states before returning to Virginia, and lived at various times in Montgomery, Pulaski and Wythe counties. Information in his account book indicates that he was living in Pulaski County in 1915. Ledgerwood married Josie Akers in 1919. The 1920 census describes Hugh C. Ledgerwood as a 48-year-old resident of Montgomery County, employed at a sawmill. Also in the household is 25-year-old Josephine Ledgerwood. Hugh C. Ledgerwood died on January 26, 1923, and is buried in Pulaski County's Max Creek Cemetery.
Full Extent
0.2 Cubic Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Ledger maintained by Hugh C. Ledgerwood, proprietor of a general store in Newbern (Pulaski County), Virginia, containing details of customer transactions, including names, dates, goods purchased, and prices paid.
Acquisition Information
The Hugh C. Ledgerwood Account Book was acquired by Newman Library prior to 1941.
Physical Characteristics
0.2 cu. ft. 1 box
Processing Information
The processing and description of the Hugh C. Ledgerwood Account Book commenced and was completed in March, 2011.
- Title
- A Guide to the Hugh C. Ledgerwood Account Book, 1915
- 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