Weaversville, Virginia Mill Daybook, 1871/1872

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 content of this collection is in the public domain. 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], Weaversville, Virginia Mill Daybook, Ms2017-023, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.2 Cubic Feet 1 box
Abstract:
This daybook of unidentified mill in Weaversville (Fauquier County), Virginia, records customer names and transactions.
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], Weaversville, Virginia Mill Daybook, Ms2017-023, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of a single daybook maintained by an unidentified mill in Weaversville (Fauquier County), Virginia, during the late 19th century. The book contains brief entries listing customer names and transactions in chronological order, commencing on February 11, 1871, and continuing through April 1, 1872.

Acquisition information:
The Weaversville, Virginia Mill Daybook was acquired by the university in 1939 or 1940 and transferred to Special Collections and University Archives in 1955.
Appraisal information:

The daybook was rebound by Roanoke Printing Company in 1942. Information that may have helped in further identifying the mill may have been lost in the process.

Processing information:

The processing and description of the Weaversville, Virginia Mill Daybook commenced and was completed in August 2017. Initial description was completed in or prior to May 1970.