Mullens Smokeless Coal Company Records, 1937/1960

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Dr.
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 26041-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Restrictions:

The collection is open to 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], Mullens Smokeless Coal Company Records, Ms1994-005, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
2 Cubic Feet 2 boxes
Creator:
Mullens Smokeless Coal Company
Abstract:
The Mullens Smokeless Coal Company Records consist mainly of ledgers and cash books which detail company accounts, coal buyers, and billings. Also included are certificates of capital stock, Mining Laws from the West Virginia Legislature, and various publications pertaining to coal mining. Based in Mullens, West Virginia, the Mullens Smokeless Coal Company was owned by Harry Meade and also known as Harmco Smokeless Coal Company.
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], Mullens Smokeless Coal Company Records, Ms1994-005, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The Mullens Smokeless Coal Company Records consist mainly of ledgers and cash books which detail company accounts, coal buyers, and billings. Also included are certificates of capital stock, Mining Laws from the West Virginia Legislature, and various publications pertaining to coal mining.

Biographical / historical:

Based in Mullens, West Virginia, the Mullens Smokeless Coal Company was owned and operated by Harry Meade. The company was also known as Harmco Smokeless Coal Company in the 1950s.

Acquisition information:
The collection was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in March 1994.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Mullens Smokeless Coal Company Records was completed prior to or in 2003.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged according to subject matter.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard