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Hickory Fork, Virginia, Ledger,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-011

Scope and Content

The collection consists of a 19th century manuscript business ledger from Hickory Fork in Gloucester County, Virginia. Accounts date from January 22, 1841 to May 23, 1842, for a variety of sundries, supplies, and foods for families in the county. Among the regular clients listed are John D. Minor, Carter Coleman, Thomas B. Cooke, P.R. Nelson, John Catlett, Elizabeth Page, and William Taliaferro.

Dates

  • Creation: 1841 - 1842

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from Hickory Fork, Virginia, Ledger must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Biographical Note

The ledger is signed by John P. Babson. While little more is known about the owner/creator of the business ledger, he was a merchant from Gloucester County, Virginia, who sold supplies to the community.

Full Extent

0.4 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection consists of a 19th century manuscript business ledger from Hickory Fork in Gloucester County, Virginia.

Acquisition Information

The Hickory Fork, Virginia, Ledger was purchased by Special Collections in 2010.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Hickory Fork, Virginia, Ledger was completed in February, 2011.

Title
Hickory Fork, Virginia, Ledger 1841-1842
Status
Completed
Subtitle
A Collection in Special Collections
Author
Isidoro Rodriguez-Hazbun, Student Assistant, and Kira A. Dietz, Archivist
Date
© 2011 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. All rights reserved.
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308