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Dix Account Book,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-065

Scope and Content

Account book contains records of charges and expenses for a hotel run by George S. Dix. Charges include lodging and food. The entries date from July 1, 1867 through March 1874.

Dates

  • Creation: 1867 - 1874

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from Dix Account Book must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Biographical note

George Dix was from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. On September 2, 1871, Mr. Dix took over a hotel in Onancock, Accomack County, Virginia.

Full Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Ledger for a hotel run by George S. Dix in Pennsylvania. In 1871, the hotel was moved to Onancock in Accomack County, Virginia. Account entries date from 1867 to 1874.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged by material type.

Physical Characteristics

1 folder; 0.1 cu. ft.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Dix Account Book was completed in August 2011.

Title
George S. Dix Account Book, 1867-1874
Status
Completed
Subtitle
A Collection in Special Collections.
Author
Jennifer Mitchell
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