Hugh C. Ledgerwood Account Book

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
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Phone: (540) 231-6308
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Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Hugh C. Ledgerwood Account Book, Ms1940-017, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.2 Cubic Feet 1 box
Abstract:
This collection contains a ledger maintained by Hugh C. Ledgerwood, proprietor of a general store in Newbern (Pulaski County), Virginia, with details of customer transactions, including names, dates, goods purchased, and prices paid.
Language:
The materials in the collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Hugh C. Ledgerwood Account Book, Ms1940-017, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

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.

Biographical / historical:

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 he 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.

Acquisition information:
The Hugh C. Ledgerwood Account Book was acquired by the University Libraries in 1939 or 1940 and transferred to Special Collections and University Archives in 1955.
Processing information:

The processing and description of the Hugh C. Ledgerwood Account Book commenced and was completed in March 2011. Initial description was completed in or prior to May 1970.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard