Washington County, VA Daybook,

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:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish material from Washington County, VA Daybook must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Washington County, VA Daybook, Ms2011-068, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Abstract:
Washington County, VA Daybook contains names, items, and prices from an unidentified business.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Washington County, VA Daybook, Ms2011-068, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

Daybook contains a chronological listing of names, prices, and purchases of various items including food stuffs, tobacco, and shoes. All entries date from 1896. The owner and type of business for this daybook are unknown.

The area of origin was inferred based upon names searched in the 1900 census records.

Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Washington County, VA Daybook was completed in August 2011.

Arrangement:

Collection is arranged by material type.

Physical description:
1 folder; 0.1 cu.ft.