Iron Gate, Virginia, Ledgers,

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 Iron Gate, Virginia, Ledgers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Iron Gate, Virginia, Ledgers, Ms2012-068, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
1.7 Cubic Feet 2 boxes
Abstract:
The collection consists of 23 ledgers and day books, as well as approximately 60 receipts and other loose documents relating to a general goods store in Iron Gate, Virginia.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Iron Gate, Virginia, Ledgers, Ms2012-068, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of 23 ledgers and day books, as well as approximately 60 receipts and other loose documents relating to a general goods store in Iron Gate, Virginia. Loose documents include correspondence, business contracts, advertisements, brochures, other business records, receipts, and ephemera. Ledgers consist of a small ledger and order book, inventories and sold items, balance sheets, real estate taxes, ledger credit scrip, daily ledgers, and personal accounts.

Acquisition information:
The collection was purchased by Special Collections in July 2011.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Iron Gate, Virginia, Ledgers was completed in November 2012.

Arrangement:

Box 1 is arranged by type of material. Box 2 is arranged chronologically and by type of material.