Buckhorn Coal Company Records

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
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Buckhorn Coal Company Records, Ms1984-175, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
1.2 Cubic Feet 3 boxes; 2 oversize folders
Creator:
Buckhorn Coal Company
Abstract:
This collection contains blueprints, ledgers, and a deed of lease from the records of the Buckhorn Coal Company. Material dates from 1880 to 1961.
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], Buckhorn Coal Company Records, Ms1984-175, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The Buckhorn Coal Company records consists of 25 blueprints, eleven ledgers, and one deed of lease. The small collection of blueprints detail the coal lands and tunnels of Buckhorn Coal Company, as well as the prospectus and abstracts of lease arrangements. Accompanying the blueprints are eleven comprehensive ledgers which consist of stock transfers, roster of Buckhorn Coal Company stockholders, and cash books.

Biographical / historical:

The Buckhorn Coal Company owned and operated coal lands in Russell and Buchanan Counties, Virginia.

Acquisition information:
The collection was acquired by Special Collections and University Archives prior to 2000.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Buckhorn Coal Company Records was completed in 2004.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged chronologically by size.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard